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Lotta Family History

Lotta 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: Lott, Cotta, Motta, Rotta, Lotto, Botta, Latta, Lotts, Leotta, Lotti

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Where is the Lotta family from?

You can see how Lotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lotta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lotta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lotta family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lotta's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lotta families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lotta 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 Lotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lotta. 30% of Lotta men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Lotta women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lotta were Carpenter 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Stock Clerk
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
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What Lotta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lotta 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Lotta. 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 135 military records available for the last name Lotta. For the veterans among your Lotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lotta lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lotta in 1947 was 31, and 83 in 2004.

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