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Ottegson Family History

Ottegson 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: Otterson, Otteson, Ostenson, Ottoson, Ottesen, Ortegon, Peterson

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Where is the Ottegson family from?

You can see how Ottegson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottegson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ottegson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottegson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ottegson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Ottegson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottegson 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 Ottegson. 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 Ottegson. For the veterans among your Ottegson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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