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Oten Family History

Oten 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: Osten, Oren, Osen, Oyen, Owen, Doten, Oden, Olen, Oien, Roten

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Where is the Oten family from?

You can see how Oten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oten families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Oten family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oten's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Oten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oten 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 Oten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oten. 58% of Oten men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Oten women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oten were Farm Laborer and Laundress.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oten 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Oten. 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 639 military records available for the last name Oten. For the veterans among your Oten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oten lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Oten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oten in 1956 was 50, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oten 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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