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Woas Family History

Woas 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: Waas, Boas, Was, Oas, Wos, Ross, Kos, Jonas, Wolf, Ras

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Where is the Woas family from?

You can see how Woas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Woas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Woas families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Woas's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Woas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woas 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 92 census records available for the last name Woas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woas 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Woas. 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 87 military records available for the last name Woas. For the veterans among your Woas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Woas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Woas in 1974 was 89, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woas 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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