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Woyshner Family History

Woyshner 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: Wishner, Woessner, Washer, Kostner, Lohner, Rohner, Poyner, Rosner

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Where is the Woyshner family from?

You can see how Woyshner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woyshner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woyshner family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woyshner's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Woyshner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Woyshner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woyshner 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Woyshner. 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 435 military records available for the last name Woyshner. For the veterans among your Woyshner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woyshner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Woyshner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Woyshner in 1970 was 63, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woyshner 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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