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Wois Family History

Wois Name 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: Lois, Bois, Weis, Kois, Wos, Wais, Ross, Wei, Kos, Reis

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Where is the Wois family from?

You can see how Wois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wois family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wois family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wois's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Wois families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wois surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wois ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wois ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Wois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wois 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wois. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Wois. For the veterans among your Wois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wois lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Wois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wois in 1967 was 77, and 89 in 1998.

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