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Ottenjohn Family History

Ottenjohn 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, Ostenson, Otteson, Littlejohn, Stenson, Dejohn, Steenson

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Where is the Ottenjohn family from?

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

There are 19 census records available for the last name Ottenjohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottenjohn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ottenjohn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ottenjohn. For the veterans among your Ottenjohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottenjohn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Ottenjohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ottenjohn in 1966 was 72, and 90 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottenjohn 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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