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Woitas Family History

Woitas Surname Meaning

Americanized or Germanized form of Polish Wojtas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Woitas family from?

You can see how Woitas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woitas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Woitas families living in Wisconsin. This was about 22% of all the recorded Woitas's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Woitas families in 1920.
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What did your Woitas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woitas. 50% of Woitas men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Woitas women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Woitas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Woitas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woitas 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Woitas. 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 183 military records available for the last name Woitas. For the veterans among your Woitas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woitas lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Woitas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Woitas in 1942 was 30, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woitas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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