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Alott Family History

Alott 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: Lott, Slott, Plott, Flott, Alcott, Malott, Ott, Cott, Pott, Abbott

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Where is the Alott family from?

You can see how Alott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Alott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Alott families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Alott's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Alott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alott 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 189 census records available for the last name Alott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alott 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Alott. 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 7 military records available for the last name Alott. For the veterans among your Alott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alott lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alott 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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