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Lotter Family History

Lotter Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German lotter ‘rascal juggler’; either a nickname for a good-for-nothing or possibly an occupational name for a minstrel or entertainer.

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


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You can see how Lotter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lotter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lotter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Lotter families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Lotter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lotter families in 1891.
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What did your Lotter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lotter. 100% of Lotter 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Lotter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lotter 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lotter. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lotter. For the veterans among your Lotter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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