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Wolota Family History

Wolota 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: Milota, Yokota, Sobota, Dolata, Wolcott, Woltz, Folta, Slota, Coloma

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Where is the Wolota family from?

You can see how Wolota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wolota families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolota's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wolota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Wolota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolota 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wolota. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wolota. For the veterans among your Wolota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolota lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Wolota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wolota in 1968 was 85, and 81 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolota 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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