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Votain Family History

Votain Surname 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: Potvin, Voisin, Botkin, Vota, Votava, Rotan, Costain, Totin, Stain

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Where is the Votain family from?

You can see how Votain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Votain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Votain families living in Ohio. This was about 68% of all the recorded Votain's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Votain families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Votain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Votain 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Votain. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Votain. For the veterans among your Votain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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