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Yott Family History

Yott Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Huot reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

Americanized form of German Jott a variant of Gott.

The surname Jott is very rare in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yott family from?

You can see how Yott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Yott families living in Yorkshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Yott's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Yott families in 1891.
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What did your Yott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yott. 100% of Yott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Yott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yott 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Yott. 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 595 military records available for the last name Yott. For the veterans among your Yott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yott lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Yott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yott in 1953 was 40, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yott 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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