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Woita Family History

Woita 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: Woida, Wiita, Woitas, White, Cotta, Rota, Motta, Ota, Weith, Mota

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Where is the Woita family from?

You can see how Woita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woita family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Woita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Woita family living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Woita's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Woita families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woita 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 Woita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woita. 84% of Woita 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
    84%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Woita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Woita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woita 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Woita. 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 157 military records available for the last name Woita. For the veterans among your Woita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woita lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Woita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Woita in 1953 was 44, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woita

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woita 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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