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Wotta Family History

Wotta 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, Motta, Rotta, Botta, Votta, Gotta, Ott, Nitta, Cott, Lott

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Where is the Wotta family from?

You can see how Wotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wotta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wotta families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wotta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wotta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wotta 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 Wotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wotta. 43% of Wotta 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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Gas Station
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Wotta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Wotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wotta 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Wotta. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wotta. For the veterans among your Wotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wotta lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Wotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wotta in 1950 was 47, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wotta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wotta 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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