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Peott Family History

Peott 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: Pott, Plott, Pett, Peot, Ott, Cott, Lott, Port, Post, Bott

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Where is the Peott family from?

You can see how Peott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peott families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Peott families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Peott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peott 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 Peott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peott. 100% of Peott men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Peott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peott 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Peott. 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 7 military records available for the last name Peott. For the veterans among your Peott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peott lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peott 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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