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Wokoun Family History

Wokoun 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: Vokoun, Okon, Woon, Okun, Fortun, Noon, Moron, Korn, Worton, Moon

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Where is the Wokoun family from?

You can see how Wokoun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wokoun family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wokoun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wokoun families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wokoun's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wokoun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wokoun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wokoun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wokoun. 100% of Wokoun men worked as a Salesman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Wokoun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wokoun 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Wokoun. 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 48 military records available for the last name Wokoun. For the veterans among your Wokoun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wokoun lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wokoun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wokoun in 1967 was 73, and 56 in 2003.

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