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Otness Family History

Otness Surname Meaning

Norwegian: old variant of Otnes (and in North America probably also an altered form of this) a habitational name from any of the three farmsteads named with Ot (probably from a river name related to otte ‘fear’).

+ nes ‘headland promontory’.

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


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Where is the Otness family from?

You can see how Otness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otness family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Otness families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Otness family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Otness's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Otness families in 1911.
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What did your Otness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Otness. 30% of Otness men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Otness women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Otness were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Fisherman
    20%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Otness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Otness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otness 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Otness. 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 136 military records available for the last name Otness. For the veterans among your Otness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otness lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Otness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Otness in 1962 was 39, and 61 in 2004.

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