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Ottaviano Family History

Ottaviano Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Ottaviano from Latin Octavianus a derivative of Octavius meaning ‘of the gens Octavia’; see Octave.

(Neapolitan): possibly in some instances habitational name from Ottaviano in the province of Naples called Ottaiano until 193.

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


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Where is the Ottaviano family from?

You can see how Ottaviano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottaviano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ottaviano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Ottaviano families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ottaviano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ottaviano families in 1920.
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What did your Ottaviano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ottaviano. 55% of Ottaviano men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ottaviano women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ottaviano were Baker and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Baker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Buffer
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ottaviano. 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 549 military records available for the last name Ottaviano. For the veterans among your Ottaviano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottaviano lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ottaviano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ottaviano in 1952 was 59, and 66 in 2004.

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