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Ochtenson Family History

Ochtenson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ostenson, Stenson, Henson, Otterson, Mortenson, Acheson, Estenson

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Where is the Ochtenson family from?

You can see how Ochtenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochtenson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Ochtenson families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ochtenson's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Ochtenson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Ochtenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochtenson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ochtenson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Ochtenson. For the veterans among your Ochtenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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