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Wothke Family History

Wothke 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: Otake, Rothe, Wythe, Wuttke, Bethke, Wittke, Totzke, Witzke, Wutzke

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Where is the Wothke family from?

You can see how Wothke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wothke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wothke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wothke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wothke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wothke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wothke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wothke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Wothke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wothke 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Wothke. 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 54 military records available for the last name Wothke. For the veterans among your Wothke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wothke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Wothke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wothke in 1963 was 78, and 72 in 1998.

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