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Woony Family History

Woony 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: Wozny, Woody, Wolny, Woon, Goody, Boone, Noon, Moon, Woods, Wool

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Where is the Woony family from?

You can see how Woony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woony family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Woony families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Woony family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Woony's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Woony families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woony surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Woony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woony 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Woony. 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 Woony. For the veterans among your Woony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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