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Woyson Family History

Woyson 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: Boyson, Wayson, Wonson, Royston, Worton, Posson, Rosson, Bryson

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Where is the Woyson family from?

You can see how Woyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woyson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woyson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Woyson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woyson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Woyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woyson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Woyson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Woyson. For the veterans among your Woyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woyson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1972, in the United States, Woyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Woyson in 1966 was 78, and 82 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woyson 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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