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Woitte Family History

Woitte Name 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: Witte, White, Notte, Motte, Witty, Botte, Waite, Hotte, Witt, Whitty

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Where is the Woitte family from?

You can see how Woitte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woitte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woitte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Woitte families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Woitte's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Woitte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woitte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woitte ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Woitte ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Woitte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woitte 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Woitte. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Woitte. For the veterans among your Woitte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woitte lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Woitte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Woitte in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 2003.

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