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Ottman Family History

Ottman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Ottmann.

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


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Where is the Ottman family from?

You can see how Ottman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ottman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ottman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ottman families in 1891.
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What did your Ottman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ottman. 18% of Ottman men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Ottman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ottman were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Housework
    10%

What Ottman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Ottman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ottman. 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 Ottman. For the veterans among your Ottman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ottman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ottman in 1957 was 55, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ottman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottman 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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