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Myott Family History

Myott Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Maillot ‘big mallet’ or of its variant Mailhot reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

Compare Myatt English: variant of Myatt.

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


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Where is the Myott family from?

You can see how Myott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Myott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Myott families living in Staffordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Myott's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Myott families in 1891.
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What did your Myott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Myott. 66% of Myott 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
    66%
  • Private Means
    18%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    9%
  • Typist
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Myott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myott 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Myott. 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 367 military records available for the last name Myott. For the veterans among your Myott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Myott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Myott in 1963 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myott 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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