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Jota Family History

Jota 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: Rota, Ota, Mota, Vota, Cota, Joa, Kota, Joya, Tota, John

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Where is the Jota family from?

You can see how Jota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jota family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jota families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jota families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Jota's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Jota families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jota 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 74 census records available for the last name Jota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jota 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Jota. 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 31 military records available for the last name Jota. For the veterans among your Jota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jota lifespan?

Average Jota life expectancy in 2003 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jota 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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