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Woit Family History

Woit 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: Weit, Coit, Foit, Voit, Wait, Hoit, Wei, Wolf, Ott, Cott

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Where is the Woit family from?

You can see how Woit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Woit family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Woit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woit 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 Woit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woit. 100% of Woit men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Woit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woit 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Woit. 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 114 military records available for the last name Woit. For the veterans among your Woit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woit lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Woit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Woit in 1962 was 33, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woit 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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