Otnes Family History

Otnes 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: Otness, Oines, Ownes, Otter, Hines, Fornes, Mones, Fones, Mynes, Ortner

773	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
50	Military Records
291	Immigration Records
300	Census and Voter Lists
959	Member Trees

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Where is the Otnes family from?

You can see how Otnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otnes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Otnes family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Otnes's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Otnes families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otnes 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 Otnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Otnes.

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Census Record

There are 300 census records available for the last name Otnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otnes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 291 immigration records available for the last name Otnes. 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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Military Records

There are 50 military records available for the last name Otnes. For the veterans among your Otnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otnes lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Otnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Otnes in 1946 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

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Otnes Surname Meaning

Where is the Otnes family from?

What did your Otnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Otnes.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Fisherman

100%

What Otnes family records will you find?

What is the average Otnes lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Otnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Otnes in 1946 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

Otnes Family History

Otnes Surname Meaning

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Otnes Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Otnes

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Where is the Otnes family from?

What did your Otnes ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Otnes family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Otnes lifespan?

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