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Woksa Family History

Woksa 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: Rosa, Posa, Baksa, Kosa, Rozsa, Ossa, Saksa, Woida, Sousa, Dorsa

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Where is the Woksa family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woksa 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 Woksa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woksa. 100% of Woksa women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Woksa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woksa 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Woksa. 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 4 military records available for the last name Woksa. For the veterans among your Woksa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woksa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Woksa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Woksa in 1965 was 76, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woksa 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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