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Wosner Family History

Wosner 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: Rosner, Posner, Hosner, Wisner, Cosner, Wolner, Mosner, Worner

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Where is the Wosner family from?

You can see how Wosner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wosner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wosner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wosner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wosner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wosner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Wosner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wosner 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Wosner. 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 72 military records available for the last name Wosner. For the veterans among your Wosner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wosner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Wosner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wosner in 1968 was 80, and 78 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wosner 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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