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Lotis Family History

Lotis 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: Lois, Louis, Loris, Lotts, Loftis, Otis, Lewis, Boris, Lott, Lis

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Where is the Lotis family from?

You can see how Lotis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lotis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lotis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Lotis families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lotis's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Lotis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lotis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lotis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lotis. 100% of Lotis men worked as a Miner and 100% of Lotis women worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Lotis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lotis 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Lotis. 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 46 military records available for the last name Lotis. For the veterans among your Lotis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lotis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Lotis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lotis in 1969 was 73, and 73 in 2003.

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