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Votis Family History

Votis 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: Voris, Otis, Boris, Solis, Kotas, Rodis, Matis, Lois, Louis, Artis

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Where is the Votis family from?

You can see how Votis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Votis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Votis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Votis families living in Virginia. This was about 29% of all the recorded Votis's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Votis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Votis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Votis 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Votis. 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 11 military records available for the last name Votis. For the veterans among your Votis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Votis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Votis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Votis in 1972 was 79, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Votis 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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