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Wossner Family History

Wossner 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: Rossner, Wessner, Woessner, Wissner, Kostner, Messner, Dosser, Rosner

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Where is the Wossner family from?

You can see how Wossner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wossner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wossner families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Wossner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wossner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wossner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wossner 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 63 census records available for the last name Wossner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wossner 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Wossner. 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 187 military records available for the last name Wossner. For the veterans among your Wossner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wossner lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Wossner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wossner in 1984 was 81, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wossner 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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