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Ottoson Name Meaning

Americanized form (and a very rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Ottosson: patronymic from the personal name Otto . Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Ottosen a cognate of 1 above.

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


Similar surnames: Ottosen, Ottesen, Otto, Otts, Otten, Matteson, Okeson, Otterson

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Where is the Ottoson family from?

You can see how Ottoson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottoson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ottoson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Ottoson families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ottoson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ottoson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottoson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ottoson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ottoson. 100% of Ottoson 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 Ottoson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottoson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ottoson. 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 444 military records available for the last name Ottoson. For the veterans among your Ottoson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottoson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ottoson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ottoson in 1955 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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