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Woys Family History

Woys Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Boys, Wos, Ways, Roys, Woy, Ross, Kos, Wolf, Moss, Loy

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Where is the Woys family from?

You can see how Woys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woys family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Woys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woys family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woys's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Woys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Woys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woys census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Woys. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Woys. For the veterans among your Woys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woys lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Woys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Woys in 1967 was 72, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woys ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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