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Ottem Family History

Ottem 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, Ottum, Otten, Otte, Ottey, Ott, Oster, Notte, Botten, Osten

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Where is the Ottem family from?

You can see how Ottem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ottem families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottem's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Ottem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottem 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 Ottem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ottem. 39% of Ottem men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ottem women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Ottem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ottem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottem 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Ottem. 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 184 military records available for the last name Ottem. For the veterans among your Ottem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ottem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ottem in 1964 was 88, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottem 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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