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Woth Family History

Woth 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: Roth, Worth, Koth, Toth, Loth, With, Voth, Noth, Poth, Foth

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Where is the Woth family from?

You can see how Woth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Woth families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Woth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Woth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woth 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 Woth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woth. 50% of Woth men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Woth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Woth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woth 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Woth. 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 82 military records available for the last name Woth. For the veterans among your Woth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woth lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Woth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Woth in 1970 was 44, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woth 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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