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Wotava Family History

Wotava 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: Votava, Kotara, Stava, Matava, Oliva, Cotta, Toyama, Rota, Stave

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Where is the Wotava family from?

You can see how Wotava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wotava family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wotava families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wotava's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wotava families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Wotava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wotava 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wotava. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wotava. For the veterans among your Wotava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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