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Ottens Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Otto .

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


Similar surnames: Otten, Otte, Otting, Otts, Ovens, Osten, Etten, Otter, Ooten, Ottmers

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Where is the Ottens family from?

You can see how Ottens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Ottens families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ottens's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ottens families in 1880.
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What did your Ottens ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ottens. 100% of Ottens 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ottens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottens 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ottens. 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 848 military records available for the last name Ottens. For the veterans among your Ottens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottens lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ottens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ottens in 1961 was 55, and 66 in 2004.

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