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Wottowa Family History

Wottowa 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: Zottola, Mottola, Wotton, Cotta, Cotton, Motta, Worton, Bottom

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Where is the Wottowa family from?

You can see how Wottowa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wottowa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wottowa families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wottowa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wottowa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wottowa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wottowa ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Wottowa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wottowa 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wottowa. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wottowa. For the veterans among your Wottowa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wottowa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Wottowa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wottowa in 1967 was 81, and 72 in 2002.

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