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Votova Family History

Votova 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: Votava, Vota, Motola, Voliva, Votta, Vito, Oliva, Cotta, Popov, Rota

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Where is the Votova family from?

You can see how Votova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Votova family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Votova families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Votova families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Votova's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Votova families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Votova surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Votova ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Votova. 100% of Votova women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Votova family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Votova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Votova 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Votova. 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 5 military records available for the last name Votova. For the veterans among your Votova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Votova lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Votova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Votova in 1967 was 78, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Votova 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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