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Yott Name 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


Similar surnames: Ott, Gott, Bott, Hott, Cott, Pott, Lott, Dott, Mott, Yett

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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 1911 there were 51 Yott families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Yott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Yott. 100% of Yott 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    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 Canada, 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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