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Otgen Family History

Otgen 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: Otten, Hagen, Olsen, Otter, Organ, Offen, Botten, Osten, Oren, Bogen

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Where is the Otgen family from?

You can see how Otgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otgen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Otgen families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Otgen families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Otgen's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Otgen families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Otgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otgen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Otgen. 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 Otgen. For the veterans among your Otgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otgen lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Otgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Otgen in 1984 was 88, and 94 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otgen 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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