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Lottimer Family History

Lottimer 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: Lattimer, Mortimer, Latimer, Rottier, Lorimer, Lotter, Lothamer

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Where is the Lottimer family from?

You can see how Lottimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lottimer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lottimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Lottimer families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lottimer's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Lottimer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lottimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Lottimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lottimer 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Lottimer. 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 30 military records available for the last name Lottimer. For the veterans among your Lottimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lottimer lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Lottimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Lottimer in 1980 was 94, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lottimer 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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