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Chott Family History

Chott 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: Cott, Schott, Hott, Shott, Choat, Chatt, Chon, Cho, Ott, Chong

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Where is the Chott family from?

You can see how Chott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Chott families living in Leicestershire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Chott's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Chott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chott 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 Chott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chott. 100% of Chott 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chott 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Chott. 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 309 military records available for the last name Chott. For the veterans among your Chott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chott lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chott in 1964 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chott 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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