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Woyner Family History

Woyner 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: Poyner, Coyner, Wayner, Wyner, Wolner, Joyner, Worner, Coyne, Oyler

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Where is the Woyner family from?

You can see how Woyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woyner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woyner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Woyner family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woyner's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Woyner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woyner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woyner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woyner. 22% of Woyner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Woyner women worked as a Clerical. .

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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
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Amusement Man
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Woyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woyner 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Woyner. 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 106 military records available for the last name Woyner. For the veterans among your Woyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woyner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Woyner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Woyner in 1970 was 73, and 85 in 2003.

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