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Wosnig Family History

Wosnig 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: Koenig, Honig, Monnig, Hoenig, Wenig, Hornig, Boenig, Kosnik, Wobig

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Where is the Wosnig family from?

You can see how Wosnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wosnig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wosnig families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wosnig's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wosnig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wosnig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wosnig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Wosnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wosnig 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wosnig. 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 40 military records available for the last name Wosnig. For the veterans among your Wosnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wosnig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Wosnig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wosnig in 1966 was 81, and 65 in 2000.

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