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Ottmann Name Meaning

North German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Otman composed of the elements aud ōd ‘wealth’ + man ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Ostmann, Ottmar, Ohlmann, Altmann, Wittmann, Gottman, Wortmann

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Where is the Ottmann family from?

You can see how Ottmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Ottmann families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ottmann's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ottmann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ottmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Harnes Maker was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ottmann. 50% of Ottmann men worked as a Harnes Maker. .

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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

  • Harnes Maker
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Ottmann lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Ottmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ottmann in 1956 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

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