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Woveris Family History

Woveris 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: Over, Boris, Morris, Rover, Cover, Severin, Rivers, Norris, Dover

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Where is the Woveris family from?

You can see how Woveris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woveris family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woveris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Woveris families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Woveris's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Woveris families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woveris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woveris ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Woveris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woveris 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Woveris. 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 33 military records available for the last name Woveris. For the veterans among your Woveris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woveris lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Woveris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Woveris in 1969 was 84, and 90 in 1998.

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