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Amott Family History

Amott Surname Meaning

see Amatt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Amott family from?

You can see how Amott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Amott families living in Derbyshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Amott's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Amott families in 1891.
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What did your Amott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Commercial Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Amott. 100% of Amott men worked as a Commercial Clerk and 75% of Amott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Commercial Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    5%
  • Childrens Nurse
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Amott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amott 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Amott. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 282 military records available for the last name Amott. For the veterans among your Amott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amott lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Amott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Amott in 1965 was 75, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amott 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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