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Notis Family History

Notis 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: Nobis, Otis, Boris, Notte, Norris, Solis, Kotas, Rodis, Matis, Nott

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Where is the Notis family from?

You can see how Notis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Notis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Notis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Notis families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Notis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Notis families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Notis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Notis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Notis. 34% of Notis men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Notis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Notis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Notis 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Notis. 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 75 military records available for the last name Notis. For the veterans among your Notis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Notis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Notis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Notis in 1964 was 38, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Notis 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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