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Votila Family History

Votila 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: Kotila, Vila, Vota, Votava, Jutila, Kotula, Motola, Motil, Vitela

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Where is the Votila family from?

You can see how Votila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Votila family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Votila family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Votila's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Votila families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Votila 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 Votila ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Dragline Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Votila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Votila 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Votila. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Votila. For the veterans among your Votila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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