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Votens Family History

Votens 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: Ovens, Doten, Roten, Voges, Lootens, Ooten, Vogen, Bowens, Owens

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Votens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Votens 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Votens. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Votens. For the veterans among your Votens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Votens lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Votens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Votens in 1983 was 79, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Votens 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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