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Rnott Family History

Rnott 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: Nott, Arnott, Rott, Knott, Ott, Cott, Lott, Rout, Pott, Roth

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Where is the Rnott family from?

You can see how Rnott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rnott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rnott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Rnott families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rnott's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rnott families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Rnott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rnott 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rnott. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rnott. For the veterans among your Rnott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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