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Woone Family History

Woone 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: Boone, Noone, Woon, Coone, Koone, Moone, Toone, Moore, Stone, Hone

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Where is the Woone family from?

You can see how Woone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Woone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Woone families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woone's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Woone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woone. 100% of Woone 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Woone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woone 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Woone. 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 12 military records available for the last name Woone. For the veterans among your Woone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woone lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Woone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Woone in 1965 was 78, and 90 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woone 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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