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Ooton Family History

Ooton 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: Orton, Hooton, Booton, Ooten, Oxton, Roton, Moton, Wooton, Alton

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Where is the Ooton family from?

You can see how Ooton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ooton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ooton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Ooton families living in Northumberland. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ooton's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Ooton families in 1891.
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What did your Ooton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ooton. 75% of Ooton men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Ooton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ooton 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ooton. 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 222 military records available for the last name Ooton. For the veterans among your Ooton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ooton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ooton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ooton in 1963 was 65, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ooton 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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