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Wotkyns Family History

Wotkyns 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: Watkins, Botkins, Hopkins, Botkin, Dockins, Boykins, Corkins, Hoskins

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Where is the Wotkyns family from?

You can see how Wotkyns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wotkyns family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wotkyns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wotkyns family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wotkyns's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wotkyns families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Wotkyns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wotkyns 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Wotkyns. 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 63 military records available for the last name Wotkyns. For the veterans among your Wotkyns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wotkyns lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Wotkyns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wotkyns in 1972 was 73, and 65 in 2004.

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