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Votapek Family History

Votapek 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: Vonasek, Voytek, Vitale, Vacek, Capek, Valasek, Otake, Vota, Votava

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Where is the Votapek family from?

You can see how Votapek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Votapek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Votapek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Votapek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Votapek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Votapek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Votapek 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Votapek. 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 34 military records available for the last name Votapek. For the veterans among your Votapek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Votapek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Votapek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Votapek in 1962 was 71, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Votapek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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