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Woo Family History

Woo Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant of Wu. Korean: variant of U

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


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Where is the Woo family from?

You can see how Woo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Woo families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woo 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 Woo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woo. 100% of Woo men worked as a Student and 80% of Woo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Student
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%

What Woo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Woo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woo 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 27,000 immigration records available for the last name Woo. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Woo. For the veterans among your Woo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woo lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Woo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Woo in 1943 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woo 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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