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Otty Family History

Otty Surname Meaning

The pronunciation of Auty involves the shortening of the vowel. Redmond notes Daniel Awty, also known as Otty, in Dewsbury and York in 1686. This highlights the historical variations in the pronunciation of the name.

Additionally, we can observe Richd Auty from 1706 and Ellen Otty from 1734 in the IGI records, which are relevant from Snaith, WR Yorks. These records further indicate the diversity in the usage of the name.

The variation Oat(e)y may represent a spelling that corresponds with the modern pronunciation /əutɪ/ of Outy and Oty. Both of these forms are considered Middle English variants of Auty.

Moreover, this variation can also be viewed as a spelling that reflects another modern pronunciation of Auty, specifically /ɔ:tɪ/. This demonstrates the evolution of the name's pronunciation over time.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Otty family from?

You can see how Otty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Otty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Otty families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Otty's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Otty families in 1891.
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What did your Otty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Otty. 50% of Otty men worked as a Farm Labourer Heavy Worker and 90% of Otty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Otty were Platerer and Shorthandtypist (textile).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%
  • Platerer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    6%
  • Shorthandtypist (textile)
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Otty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otty 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Otty. 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 596 military records available for the last name Otty. For the veterans among your Otty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otty lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Otty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Otty in 1967 was 78, and 75 in 2001.

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