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Votruba Family History

Votruba Surname Meaning

Czech: unflattering nickname from Czech (v)otruby ‘bran husks’ which had the figurative sense ‘blockhead’.

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


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Where is the Votruba family from?

You can see how Votruba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Votruba family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Votruba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Votruba families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Votruba's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Votruba families in 1880.
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What did your Votruba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Votruba. 34% of Votruba men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Votruba women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Votruba were Painter and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Votruba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Votruba 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Votruba. 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 492 military records available for the last name Votruba. For the veterans among your Votruba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Votruba lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Votruba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Votruba in 1961 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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