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Otton Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from Norman French Otton oblique case of the common ancient Germanic personal name Otto .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Orton, Cotton, Otten, Oxton, Otto, Totton, Motton, Wotton, Ott

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Where is the Otton family from?

You can see how Otton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Otton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 27 Otton families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Otton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Otton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Otton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Otton. 50% of Otton men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farmers Son
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Otton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otton 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Otton. 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 Cards

There are 889 military records available for the last name Otton. For the veterans among your Otton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Otton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Otton in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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