This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Votman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Votman Family History

Votman 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: Notman, Cotman, Rotman, Totman, Norman, Bowman, Osman, Gorman, Titman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Votman family from?

You can see how Votman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Votman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Votman families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Votman families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Votman's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Votman families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Votman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Votman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Votman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Votman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Votman

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Votman. 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.

View all Votman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Votman. For the veterans among your Votman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Votman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Votman family history

Discover More

What is the average Votman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Votman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Votman

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Votman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial