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Ottan Family History

Ottan 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, Ottman, Tan, Ott, Orton, Notman, Osman, Otter, Cotta, Organ

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Where is the Ottan family from?

You can see how Ottan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ottan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Ottan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ottan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottan 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 166 census records available for the last name Ottan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottan 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ottan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ottan. For the veterans among your Ottan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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