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Nottay Family History

Nottay 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: Nitta, Notman, Cotta, Notte, Motta, Nott, Notter, Rotta, Botta

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Where is the Nottay family from?

You can see how Nottay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nottay family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Nottay family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nottay's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nottay families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nottay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nottay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nottay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nottay. For the veterans among your Nottay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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