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Woost Family History

Woost 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: Joost, Worst, Roos, Post, Oest, Most, Root, Borst, Ost, Host

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Where is the Woost family from?

You can see how Woost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woost family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woost families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Woost families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Woost's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Woost families in 1880.
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What did your Woost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woost. 50% of Woost men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Woost women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woost were Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Woost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woost 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Woost. 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 100 military records available for the last name Woost. For the veterans among your Woost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woost lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Woost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Woost in 1944 was 30, and 79 in 2003.

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