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Idota Family History

Idota Surname 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: Ida, Rota, Ota, Mota, Hirota, Milota, Dott, Vota, Iwata, Dona

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Idota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Idota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idota 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Idota. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Idota. For the veterans among your Idota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Idota lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Idota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Idota in 1965 was 82, and 70 in 2002.

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