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Woton Family History

Woton 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: Worton, Woon, Wojton, Roton, Moton, Wooton, Woten, Wotton, Alton

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Where is the Woton family from?

You can see how Woton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Woton families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Woton's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Woton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woton. 100% of Woton men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Woton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woton 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Woton. 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 Woton. For the veterans among your Woton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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