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Wotte Family History

Wotte 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: Notte, Motte, Botte, Hotte, Witte, Otte, Ott, Cott, Lott, Pott

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Where is the Wotte family from?

You can see how Wotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wotte family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wotte families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wotte's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wotte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wotte 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 128 census records available for the last name Wotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wotte 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wotte. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wotte. For the veterans among your Wotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wotte lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wotte in 1964 was 82, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wotte 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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