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Wothern Family History

Wothern 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: Cothern, Rother, Wathen, Worthen, Wichern, Withers, Rothert, Southern

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Where is the Wothern family from?

You can see how Wothern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wothern family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wothern family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wothern's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Wothern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wothern 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 8 census records available for the last name Wothern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wothern 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wothern. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wothern. For the veterans among your Wothern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wothern lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1958, in the United States, Wothern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1954. The average life expectancy for Wothern in 1954 was 62, and 28 in 1958.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wothern 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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