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Woshey Family History

Woshey 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: Washer, Worsley, Mosley, Worley, Fossey, Bushey, Bosley, Gosney

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Where is the Woshey family from?

You can see how Woshey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woshey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woshey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Woshey families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Woshey's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Woshey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woshey 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 8 census records available for the last name Woshey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woshey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Woshey. 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 Woshey. For the veterans among your Woshey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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