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Otman Family History

Otman 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: Notman, Osman, Oman, Orman, Oatman, Cotman, Othman, Outman, Oxman

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Where is the Otman family from?

You can see how Otman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Otman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Otman family living in Fife. This was about 50% of all the recorded Otman's in Scotland. Fife and 1 other county had the highest population of Otman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otman 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 Otman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sutor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Otman. 34% of Otman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Otman women worked as a Sutor.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Breaker Boy
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sutor
    100%

What Otman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 947 census records available for the last name Otman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otman 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Otman. 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 120 military records available for the last name Otman. For the veterans among your Otman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Otman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Otman in 1965 was 83, and 41 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Otman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otman 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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