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Wojta Family History

Wojta 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: Wojtas, Vojta, Cotta, Rota, Motta, Ota, Mota, Worth, Costa, Vota

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Where is the Wojta family from?

You can see how Wojta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wojta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wojta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wojta families living in Wisconsin. This was about 69% of all the recorded Wojta's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wojta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wojta 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 Wojta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wojta. 60% of Wojta 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Wojta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Wojta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojta 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Wojta. 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 41 military records available for the last name Wojta. For the veterans among your Wojta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wojta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wojta in 1963 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wojta 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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