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Ottis Family History

Ottis Surname Meaning

English: variant of Otis a variant of Oates.

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


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Where is the Ottis family from?

You can see how Ottis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ottis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 27 Ottis families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ottis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ottis families in 1911.
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What did your Ottis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ottis. 26% of Ottis men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Ottis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ottis were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ottis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottis 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Ottis. 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 418 military records available for the last name Ottis. For the veterans among your Ottis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ottis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ottis in 1958 was 55, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottis 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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