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Ottea Family History

Ottea 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: Otter, Otten, Otte, Ottey, Ott, Oster, Cotta, Notte, Botten, Osten

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Where is the Ottea family from?

You can see how Ottea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottea family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ottea families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottea's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ottea families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Ottea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottea 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ottea. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ottea. For the veterans among your Ottea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottea lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Ottea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ottea in 1956 was 54, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottea 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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