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Otteman Family History

Otteman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ottemann: originally a distinguishing name for a son of Otto later also a pet form and denoting a follower.

Hence an occupational name meaning ‘servant of Otto’ (see Otto).

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


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Where is the Otteman family from?

You can see how Otteman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otteman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Otteman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Otteman families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Otteman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Otteman families in 1911.
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What did your Otteman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Otteman. 60% of Otteman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

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Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Otteman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otteman 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Otteman. 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 49 military records available for the last name Otteman. For the veterans among your Otteman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otteman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Otteman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Otteman in 1961 was 40, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otteman 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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