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Woche Family History

Woche 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: Poche, Roche, Boche, Wyche, Cocke, Roch, Hoch, Koch, Che, Kocher

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Where is the Woche family from?

You can see how Woche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woche family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Woche families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Woche's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Woche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woche. 20% of Woche men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Woche women worked as a Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Woche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Woche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woche 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Woche. 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 46 military records available for the last name Woche. For the veterans among your Woche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woche lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Woche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Woche in 1964 was 76, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woche 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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