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Lottis Family History

Lottis 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: Lotts, Lottes, Lotti, Ottis, Loftis, Lott, Loftus, Zotti, Lois, Louis

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Where is the Lottis family from?

You can see how Lottis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lottis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lottis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Lottis families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Lottis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Lottis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lottis 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 Lottis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lottis. 47% of Lottis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lottis women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Lottis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Lottis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lottis 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Lottis. 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 35 military records available for the last name Lottis. For the veterans among your Lottis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lottis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Lottis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lottis in 1967 was 62, and 50 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lottis 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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