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Lottman Family History

Lottman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lottmann: habitational name for someone from Lotte near Osnabrück or Lotten near Meppen.

From a short form of the personal name Ludwig + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Lottman family from?

You can see how Lottman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lottman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lottman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Lottman families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lottman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lottman families in 1891.
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What did your Lottman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lottman. 100% of Lottman 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Lottman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lottman 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Lottman. 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 437 military records available for the last name Lottman. For the veterans among your Lottman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lottman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lottman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lottman in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lottman 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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