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Otzen Family History

Otzen 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: Kotzen, Otten, Itzen, Olsen, Otter, Offen, Botten, Osten, Oren

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Where is the Otzen family from?

You can see how Otzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otzen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Otzen families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Otzen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Otzen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otzen 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 Otzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Otzen. 37% of Otzen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Otzen women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Pharmaceutical
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Otzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Otzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otzen 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Otzen. 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 85 military records available for the last name Otzen. For the veterans among your Otzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otzen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Otzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Otzen in 1956 was 49, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otzen 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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