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Woessner Family History

Woessner Surname Meaning

German (Wössner): variant of Wessner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Woessner family from?

You can see how Woessner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woessner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woessner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Woessner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Woessner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Woessner families in 1880.
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What did your Woessner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woessner. 21% of Woessner men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Woessner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woessner were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Woessner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Woessner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woessner 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Woessner. 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 Woessner. For the veterans among your Woessner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woessner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Woessner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Woessner in 1944 was 25, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woessner 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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