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Wotan Family History

Wotan 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: Wogan, Rotan, Wolan, Wootan, Woten, Tan, Mohan, Notman, Rota, Roman

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Where is the Wotan family from?

You can see how Wotan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wotan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wotan families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wotan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wotan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wotan 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 111 census records available for the last name Wotan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wotan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wotan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wotan. For the veterans among your Wotan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wotan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Wotan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wotan in 1973 was 70, and 94 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wotan 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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