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Woitel Family History

Woitel 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: White, Eitel, Postel, Keitel, Witek, Wooten, Waite, Weixel, Weinel

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Where is the Woitel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woitel 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 Woitel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woitel. 72% of Woitel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Woitel women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Proprietor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Woitel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Woitel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woitel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Woitel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Woitel. For the veterans among your Woitel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woitel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Woitel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Woitel in 1966 was 70, and 85 in 2003.

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