Notter Family History

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Notter Name Meaning

German and Swiss German: variant of a Germanic personal name formed with Old High German not ‘distress’, ‘force’ + hart ‘strong’. South German: nickname for someone versed in the art of writing, from Middle High German noter ‘notarius’, ‘literate (lay) person’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Zotter, Otter, Natter, Rotter, Dotter, Netter, Lotter, Oster, Motter

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Notter Family Origin

Where is the Notter family from?

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You can see how Notter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Notter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Notter families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Notter families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Notter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Notter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Notter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Notter Family Occupations

What did your Notter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Electrician and Accountant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Notter. 50% of Notter women worked as an Accountant

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Electrician
    100%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Accountant
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Notter Historical Records

What Notter family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Notter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Notter census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 822 immigration records available for the last name Notter. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Notter. For the veterans among your Notter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Notter Life Expectancy

What is the average Notter lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Notter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Notter in 1957 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Notter 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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