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Clott Family History

Clott 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, Lott, Slott, Plott, Flott, Ott, Pott, Cotta, Catt, Bott

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Where is the Clott family from?

You can see how Clott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Clott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Clott families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Clott's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Clott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clott 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 Clott ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Clott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clott 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Clott. 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 142 military records available for the last name Clott. For the veterans among your Clott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clott lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Clott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Clott in 1964 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clott 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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