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Woitalla Family History

Woitalla 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: Worzalla, Wiitala, Portella, Walla, Westall, Woodall, Rogalla

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Where is the Woitalla family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woitalla 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 Woitalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woitalla. 100% of Woitalla men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Woitalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woitalla 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Woitalla. 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 52 military records available for the last name Woitalla. For the veterans among your Woitalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woitalla lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Woitalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Woitalla in 1972 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

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