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Ottwork Family History

Ottwork 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, Stork, Work, Ottmar, Otto, Tworek, Ottmers, Attwood, Bottorf

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Ottwork. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottwork 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 Ottwork. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ottwork. For the veterans among your Ottwork ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottwork lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Ottwork life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ottwork in 1969 was 67, and 79 in 1997.

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