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Votter Family History

Votter 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: Otter, Cotter, Zotter, Rotter, Notter, Potter, Vetter, Lotter, Dotter

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Where is the Votter family from?

You can see how Votter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Votter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Votter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Votter families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Votter's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Votter families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Votter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Votter 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Votter. 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 317 military records available for the last name Votter. For the veterans among your Votter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Votter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Votter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Votter in 1967 was 63, and 75 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Votter 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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