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Woytan Family History

Woytan 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: Wootan, Worton, Wortman, Wogan, Wooten, Wyman, Wollan, Rotan, Moylan

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Where is the Woytan family from?

You can see how Woytan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woytan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woytan family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Woytan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Woytan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woytan 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 Woytan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Spinner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woytan. 100% of Woytan women worked as a Spinner.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    100%

What Woytan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Woytan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woytan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Woytan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Woytan. For the veterans among your Woytan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woytan lifespan?

Average Woytan life expectancy in 1993 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woytan 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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