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Weott Family History

Weott 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: Ott, Cott, Lott, Pott, Bott, Weith, Wendt, Slott, Nott, Gott

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Where is the Weott family from?

You can see how Weott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weott family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Weott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Weott families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Weott's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Weott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weott 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 Weott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weott. 100% of Weott 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%

What Weott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Weott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weott 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Weott. 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 21 military records available for the last name Weott. For the veterans among your Weott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weott lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Weott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Weott in 1965 was 77, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weott 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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