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Wotnow Family History

Wotnow 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: Tornow, Zornow, Wolkow, Konow, Worlow, Wojno, Wotton, Bono, Trow

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Where is the Wotnow family from?

You can see how Wotnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wotnow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wotnow families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wotnow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wotnow families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Wotnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wotnow 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 immigration records available for the last name Wotnow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wotnow. For the veterans among your Wotnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wotnow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Wotnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wotnow in 1966 was 78, and 61 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wotnow 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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