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Oetting Family History

Oetting Surname Meaning

North German (also Ötting) is a habitational name for someone from Ottingen in Lower Saxony.

It serves as a patronymic from the personal name Otto.

This name highlights a connection to the region of Lower Saxony.

In addition, it draws a comparison to the name Otting.

Understanding these names can provide insights into geographical and familial ties in the area.

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


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Where is the Oetting family from?

You can see how Oetting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oetting family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oetting families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Oetting family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Oetting's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Oetting families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oetting 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 Oetting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oetting. 29% of Oetting men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Oetting women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oetting were Salesman and Practical Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Practical Nurse
    10%

What Oetting family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oetting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oetting 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 830 immigration records available for the last name Oetting. 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 723 military records available for the last name Oetting. For the veterans among your Oetting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oetting lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Oetting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oetting in 1950 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oetting ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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