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Tott Family History

Tott Surname Meaning

From an unrecorded Middle English personal name Tot(te) representing either Old English Tot(t)a (of uncertain origin) or Old Scandinavian Tóti, which is probably a pet form of Old Scandinavian Þorsteinn (see Thurstan). See also Totty, Tutt, and compare Sabyna Tottedoghter' 1379 in Poll Tax (Kirkby Malham, WR Yorks); Radulphus Totusone 1377 in Poll Tax (Frisby on the Wreak, Leics).

Some early bearers may belong with (2) or (3). From Middle English tot(te), meaning ‘simpleton fool’. See Tote. Perhaps also a variant of Tutt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Tott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Tott families living in Middlesex. This was about 23% of all the recorded Tott's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Tott families in 1891.
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What did your Tott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tott. 60% of Tott men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Tott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tott were Builders Labourer and Retired.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Builders Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Retired
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 685 immigration records available for the last name Tott. 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 908 military records available for the last name Tott. For the veterans among your Tott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tott lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Tott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tott in 1959 was 33, and 84 in 2003.

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