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Woyahn Family History

Woyahn 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: Wojahn, Wogan, Wolan, Boyan, Woyak, Yahn, Coyan, John, Yan, Mohan

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Where is the Woyahn family from?

You can see how Woyahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woyahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woyahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Woyahn families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Woyahn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Woyahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woyahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woyahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woyahn. 67% of Woyahn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Woyahn women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Woyahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woyahn 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Woyahn. 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 21 military records available for the last name Woyahn. For the veterans among your Woyahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woyahn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Woyahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Woyahn in 1963 was 62, and 86 in 1990.

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