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Ottarson Family History

Ottarson 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: Otterson, Ottoson, Oscarson, Otteson, Parson, Peterson, Patterson

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Where is the Ottarson family from?

You can see how Ottarson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottarson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottarson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ottarson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottarson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ottarson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Ottarson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottarson 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ottarson. 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 93 military records available for the last name Ottarson. For the veterans among your Ottarson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottarson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ottarson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ottarson in 1965 was 76, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottarson 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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