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Wovers Family History

Wovers 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: Over, Rover, Cover, Rivers, Dover, Ovens, Overy, Evers, Hover

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Where is the Wovers family from?

You can see how Wovers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wovers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wovers family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wovers's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Wovers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wovers 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 40 census records available for the last name Wovers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wovers 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wovers. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wovers. For the veterans among your Wovers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wovers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wovers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wovers in 1963 was 80, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wovers 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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