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Wott Family History

Wott 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: Ott, Cott, Lott, Pott, Bott, Nott, Gott, Dott, Mott, Witt

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Where is the Wott family from?

You can see how Wott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wott families living in Worcestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wott's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Wott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wott. 100% of Wott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wott 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Wott. 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 283 military records available for the last name Wott. For the veterans among your Wott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wott in 1963 was 67, and 93 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wott 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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