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Otjen Family History

Otjen 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, Oetjen, Olsen, Otter, Offen, Botten, Osten, Oren, Steen, Osen

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Where is the Otjen family from?

You can see how Otjen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otjen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Otjen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Otjen families living in South Carolina. This was about 58% of all the recorded Otjen's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Otjen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otjen 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 Otjen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Otjen. 50% of Otjen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Otjen women worked as an Operator.

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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
    50%
  • Plumbers Helper
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Otjen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Otjen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otjen 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Otjen. 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 69 military records available for the last name Otjen. For the veterans among your Otjen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otjen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Otjen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Otjen in 1964 was 86, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otjen 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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