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Wotawa Family History

Wotawa 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: Kotara, Votava, Ozawa, Ogawa, Okawa, Votaw, Cotta, Toyama, Rota

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Where is the Wotawa family from?

You can see how Wotawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wotawa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wotawa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Wotawa families living in Iowa. This was about 39% of all the recorded Wotawa's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wotawa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wotawa 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 282 census records available for the last name Wotawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wotawa 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Wotawa. 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 93 military records available for the last name Wotawa. For the veterans among your Wotawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wotawa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wotawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wotawa in 1963 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wotawa 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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