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Szott Family History

Szott Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Szot.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Szott family from?

You can see how Szott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szott family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Szott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 7 Szott families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Szott's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Szott families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szott 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 Szott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Szott. 34% of Szott men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Szott women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Szott were Cabinet Maker and Beauty Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Sprayer
    14%
  • Cabinet Maker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    25%
  • Spinner
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Beauty Operator
    25%

What Szott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 891 census records available for the last name Szott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szott 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Szott. 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 197 military records available for the last name Szott. For the veterans among your Szott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szott lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Szott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Szott in 1964 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Szott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szott 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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