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Vojta Family History

Vojta Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Vojtěch Vojtech.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vojta family from?

You can see how Vojta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vojta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vojta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Vojta families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vojta's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Vojta families in 1880.
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What did your Vojta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vojta. 40% of Vojta men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vojta women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Tailor
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Stock Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Vojta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Vojta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vojta 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Vojta. 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 198 military records available for the last name Vojta. For the veterans among your Vojta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vojta lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Vojta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Vojta in 1952 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vojta 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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