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Wosh Family History

Wosh 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: Rosh, Tosh, Wish, Wos, Losh, Kosh, Dosh, Wash, Bosh, Sosh

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Where is the Wosh family from?

You can see how Wosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wosh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wosh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wosh family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Wosh's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Wosh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wosh 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 182 census records available for the last name Wosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wosh 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wosh. 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 39 military records available for the last name Wosh. For the veterans among your Wosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wosh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Wosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wosh in 1965 was 70, and 104 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wosh 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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