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Woeber Family History

Woeber 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: Weber, Roeber, Wieber, Wolber, Loeber, Weeber, Ober, Kober, Roemer

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Where is the Woeber family from?

You can see how Woeber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woeber family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Woeber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Woeber families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woeber's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Woeber families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woeber 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 Woeber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woeber. 25% of Woeber men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Grocer Salesman
    25%
  • Engineer
    25%

What Woeber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Woeber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woeber 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Woeber. 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 211 military records available for the last name Woeber. For the veterans among your Woeber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woeber lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Woeber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Woeber in 1955 was 53, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woeber 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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