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Fotty Family History

Fotty 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: Totty, Fouty, Fetty, Ott, Cott, Lott, Pott, Cotta, Fort, Notte

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Where is the Fotty family from?

You can see how Fotty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fotty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fotty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fotty families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Fotty's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Fotty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fotty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fotty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fotty. 100% of Fotty men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Fotty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fotty 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Fotty. 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 10 military records available for the last name Fotty. For the veterans among your Fotty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fotty lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Fotty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fotty in 1970 was 85, and 35 in 1990.

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