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Wootten Family History

Wootten Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wooten.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wootten family from?

You can see how Wootten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wootten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wootten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 152 Wootten families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Wootten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wootten families in 1891.
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What did your Wootten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wootten. 19% of Wootten men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Wootten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wootten were Lorry Driver and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Gardener
    13%
  • Lorry Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Wootten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wootten 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wootten. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Wootten. For the veterans among your Wootten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wootten lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wootten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wootten in 1954 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wootten 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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