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Woisin Family History

Woisin 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: Voisin, Cousin, Wolin, Rossin, Boivin, Rosin, Sosin, Boisen, Wollin

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Where is the Woisin family from?

You can see how Woisin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woisin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woisin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Woisin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Woisin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woisin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woisin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woisin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Woisin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woisin 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Woisin. 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 143 military records available for the last name Woisin. For the veterans among your Woisin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woisin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Woisin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Woisin in 1968 was 53, and 79 in 2003.

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