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Albott Family History

Albott Name 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: Abbott, Alcott, Talbott, Albert, Lott, Bott, Slott, Walcott, Talbot

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Where is the Albott family from?

You can see how Albott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Albott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Albott families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Albott family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Albott's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Albott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Albott 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 Albott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Albott. 22% of Albott men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Albott women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Albott were Manager and Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Seamstress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Albott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Albott 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Albott. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 201 military records available for the last name Albott. For the veterans among your Albott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Albott lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Albott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Albott in 1967 was 85, and 79 in 2000.

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