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Otte Family History

Otte Surname Meaning

German Danish Dutch Flemish and Walloon: from the personal name Otto.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Otte family from?

You can see how Otte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Otte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Otte families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Otte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Otte families in 1891.
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What did your Otte ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Otte. 67% of Otte women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    34%

What Otte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Otte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otte 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Otte. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Otte. For the veterans among your Otte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otte lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Otte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Otte in 1943 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Otte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otte 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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