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Ottavis Family History

Ottavis 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: Travis, Ottis, Tavis, Stavis, Avis, Stratis, Otani, Ottaviano, Stanis

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Where is the Ottavis family from?

You can see how Ottavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottavis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ottavis family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottavis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ottavis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottavis 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 Ottavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ottavis. 100% of Ottavis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Ottavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottavis 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Ottavis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ottavis. For the veterans among your Ottavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottavis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Ottavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ottavis in 1969 was 88, and 93 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottavis 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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