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Otmann Family History

Otmann 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: Ohmann, Ortmann, Ottmann, Ostmann, Oltmann, Mann, Notman, Osman

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Where is the Otmann family from?

You can see how Otmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otmann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Otmann families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Otmann family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Otmann's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Otmann families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Otmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otmann 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Otmann. 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 7 military records available for the last name Otmann. For the veterans among your Otmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otmann lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otmann 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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