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Woish Family History

Woish 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: Wish, Weith, Worth, Weiss, Wise, Lois, Dobish, Rosh, Klish, Welsh

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Woish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woish 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Woish. 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 42 military records available for the last name Woish. For the veterans among your Woish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woish lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Woish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Woish in 1977 was 84, and 82 in 2004.

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