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Woten Family History

Woten Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wooten.

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


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Where is the Woten family from?

You can see how Woten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Woten families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Woten's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Woten families in 1911.
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What did your Woten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woten. 30% of Woten men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Woten women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woten were Carpenter and Cook.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Nurse
    30%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

What Woten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woten 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Woten. 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 478 military records available for the last name Woten. For the veterans among your Woten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woten lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Woten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Woten in 1945 was 74, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woten 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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