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Poytt Family History

Poytt 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, Ott, Cott, Lott, Port, Post, Bott, Platt, Polt, Nott

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Where is the Poytt family from?

You can see how Poytt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poytt family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Poytt families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Poytt's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Poytt families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Poytt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poytt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Poytt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poytt. For the veterans among your Poytt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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