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Ayott Family History

Ayott 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: Yott, Ayotte, Myott, Ott, Cott, Lott, Pott, Abbott, Bott, Slott

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Where is the Ayott family from?

You can see how Ayott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ayott family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ayott families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Ayott family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Ayott's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Ayott families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ayott 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 Ayott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ayott. 58% of Ayott men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ayott women worked as a Teacher.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Labourer
    29%
  • Cultivateur
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ayott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ayott 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Ayott. 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 71 military records available for the last name Ayott. For the veterans among your Ayott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ayott lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Ayott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ayott in 1966 was 101, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ayott 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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