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Deott Family History

Deott 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: Dott, Drott, Demott, Ott, Cott, Lott, Pott, Bott, Deo, Slott

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Where is the Deott family from?

You can see how Deott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deott family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Deott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Deott families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deott's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Deott families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Deott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deott 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Deott. 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 28 military records available for the last name Deott. For the veterans among your Deott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deott lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Deott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Deott in 1964 was 49, and 76 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deott 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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