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Lotts Family History

Lotts Surname Meaning

English: patronymic or metronymic from Lott Possibly an altered form of German Lotz.

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


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Where is the Lotts family from?

You can see how Lotts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lotts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lotts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Lotts families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Lotts's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Lotts families in 1891.
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What did your Lotts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lotts. 100% of Lotts 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 Lotts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lotts 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Lotts. 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 673 military records available for the last name Lotts. For the veterans among your Lotts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lotts lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lotts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lotts in 1950 was 39, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lotts 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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