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Rhott Family History

Rhott 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: Hott, Shott, Rott, Rhett, Ott, Cott, Hutt, Lott, Rout, Hatt

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Where is the Rhott family from?

You can see how Rhott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhott family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rhott families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rhott's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rhott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhott 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 Rhott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rhott. 100% of Rhott men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Rhott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhott 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rhott. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rhott. For the veterans among your Rhott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhott lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhott 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhott

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