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Vottier Family History

Vottier 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: Rottier, Cottier, Gottier, Otter, Cotter, Zotter, Portier, Mortier

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Where is the Vottier family from?

You can see how Vottier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vottier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Vottier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Vottier family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vottier's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Vottier families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vottier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Vottier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vottier 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vottier. 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 6 military records available for the last name Vottier. For the veterans among your Vottier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vottier lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Vottier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vottier in 1976 was 84, and 94 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vottier 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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