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Wiot Family History

Wiot 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: Wion, Witt, Wist, Wint, Wilt, Wirt, Wien, Wild, Wick, Will

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Where is the Wiot family from?

You can see how Wiot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiot family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiot families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wiot families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wiot's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Wiot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wiot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maintenance Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiot. 100% of Wiot men worked as a Maintenance Man.

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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

  • Maintenance Man
    100%

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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Wiot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiot 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wiot. 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 92 military records available for the last name Wiot. For the veterans among your Wiot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiot lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wiot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wiot in 1963 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiot 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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