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Woe Family History

Woe 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: Noe, Doe, Boe, Hoe, Oe, Roe, Won, Coe, Moe, Woo

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Where is the Woe family from?

You can see how Woe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Woe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Woe families living in Tennessee. This was about 33% of all the recorded Woe's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Woe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woe. 40% of Woe men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Seaman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
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What Woe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Woe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woe 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Woe. 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 46 military records available for the last name Woe. For the veterans among your Woe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woe lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Woe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Woe in 1992 was 88, and 41 in 2000.

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