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Wosberg Family History

Wosberg 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: Osberg, Vosberg, Rosberg, Fosberg, Wolberg, Holberg, Kolberg, Walberg

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Where is the Wosberg family from?

You can see how Wosberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wosberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wosberg families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wosberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wosberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wosberg 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 28 census records available for the last name Wosberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wosberg 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Wosberg. 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 Wosberg. For the veterans among your Wosberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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