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Vots Family History

Vots 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: Vota, Voth, Vos, Voos, Vogts, Vohs, Vote, Voss, Ross, Kos

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Where is the Vots family from?

You can see how Vots families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vots family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vots families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Vots family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vots's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Vots families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vots surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Vots. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vots 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Vots. 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 9 military records available for the last name Vots. For the veterans among your Vots ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vots lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Vots life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vots in 1966 was 58, and 64 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vots 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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