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Ottas Family History

Ottas 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: Otts, Ottis, Ott, Otter, Cotta, Motta, Ota, Kotas, Matas, Atlas

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Where is the Ottas family from?

You can see how Ottas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottas family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Ottas family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ottas families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Ottas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottas 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ottas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ottas. For the veterans among your Ottas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottas lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Ottas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ottas in 1979 was 80, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottas 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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