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Reott Family History

Reott 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: Rott, Ott, Cott, Brett, Lott, Rout, Pott, Roth, Root, Rota

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Where is the Reott family from?

You can see how Reott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Reott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Reott families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Reott's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Reott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reott 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 Reott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reott. 70% of Reott men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Reott women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reott were Salesman and Helper.

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Helper
    19%

What Reott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reott 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Reott. 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 148 military records available for the last name Reott. For the veterans among your Reott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reott lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Reott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reott in 1951 was 30, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reott 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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