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Wotka Family History

Wotka 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: Cotta, Rota, Motta, Ota, Mota, Work, Vota, Polka, Rotta, Rutka

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Where is the Wotka family from?

You can see how Wotka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wotka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wotka family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wotka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wotka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wotka 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 26 census records available for the last name Wotka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wotka 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Wotka. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wotka. For the veterans among your Wotka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wotka lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Wotka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wotka in 1971 was 54, and 59 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wotka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wotka 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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