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Woos Family History

Woos 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: Roos, Woods, Wool, Wood, Loos, Hoos, Koos, Goos, Woo, Boos

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Where is the Woos family from?

You can see how Woos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woos family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Woos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Woos family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Woos's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Woos families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woos 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 Woos ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woos. 100% of Woos 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 408 census records available for the last name Woos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woos 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Woos. 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 307 military records available for the last name Woos. For the veterans among your Woos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woos lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Woos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Woos in 1971 was 79, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woos 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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