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Otstot Family History

Otstot 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: Onstott, Otto, Ott, Royston, Easton, Oster, Pastor, Alston, Colston

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Where is the Otstot family from?

You can see how Otstot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otstot family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Otstot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Otstot families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Otstot's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Otstot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otstot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Otstot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Otstot. 28% of Otstot men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Otstot women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Otstot were Farmer and Cashier.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Oil Operator
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%

What Otstot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Otstot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otstot 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Otstot. 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 254 military records available for the last name Otstot. For the veterans among your Otstot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otstot lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Otstot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Otstot in 1944 was 27, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otstot 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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