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Nota Family History

Nota Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Sikh name of unexplained etymology.

Italian: from the feminine form of the personal name Noto of ancient Germanic origin.

Alternatively it may be a nickname from the adjective noto (feminine nota) ‘well-known famous’ (from Latin notus).

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


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Where is the Nota family from?

You can see how Nota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nota family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nota families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Nota families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Nota's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nota families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nota. 22% of Nota men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nota women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nota were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Dress Maker
    17%
  • Cigar Maker
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nota 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 832 immigration records available for the last name Nota. 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 180 military records available for the last name Nota. For the veterans among your Nota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nota lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nota in 1965 was 76, and 22 in 2004.

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