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Woeger Family History

Woeger 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: Roeger, Wieger, Hoeger, Weger, Boeger, Beger, Roemer, Bolger, Jaeger

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Where is the Woeger family from?

You can see how Woeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woeger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woeger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Woeger families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Woeger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woeger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woeger 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 105 census records available for the last name Woeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woeger 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Woeger. 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 11 military records available for the last name Woeger. For the veterans among your Woeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woeger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Woeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Woeger in 1967 was 83, and 89 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woeger 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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