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Votta Name Meaning

Italian: variant of Botta .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Motta, Gotta, Botta, Vasta, Cotta, Pitta, Botto, Vota, Notte, Vozza

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Where is the Votta family from?

You can see how Votta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Votta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Votta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Votta families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Votta's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Votta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Votta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Votta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Votta. 30% of Votta men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Votta women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Votta were Truck Driver and Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    30%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Votta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Votta 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Votta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 423 military records available for the last name Votta. For the veterans among your Votta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Votta lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Votta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Votta in 1947 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

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