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Woiton Family History

Woiton 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: Worton, Wojton, Wooton, Whiton, Wotton, Orton, Holton, Colton, Wilton

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Where is the Woiton family from?

You can see how Woiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woiton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woiton family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woiton's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Woiton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woiton 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 95 census records available for the last name Woiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woiton 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Woiton. 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 22 military records available for the last name Woiton. For the veterans among your Woiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woiton lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Woiton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Woiton in 1984 was 77, and 91 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woiton 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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