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Woitha Family History

Woitha 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: Witham, Weith, Worth, Worthy, With, Smitha, Waithe, Woida, Wiita

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Where is the Woitha family from?

You can see how Woitha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woitha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Woitha families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Woitha's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Woitha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woitha 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 Woitha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Press Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woitha. 100% of Woitha men worked as a Press Operator.

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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

  • Press Operator
    100%

What Woitha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Woitha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woitha 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Woitha. 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 20 military records available for the last name Woitha. For the veterans among your Woitha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woitha lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Woitha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Woitha in 1972 was 80, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woitha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woitha 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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