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Ottenot Family History

Ottenot 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: Fontenot, Otten, Ottens, Otteson, Trent, Otter, Botten, Osten, Cotten

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Where is the Ottenot family from?

You can see how Ottenot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottenot family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottenot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Ottenot families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottenot's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ottenot families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Ottenot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottenot 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ottenot. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ottenot. For the veterans among your Ottenot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottenot lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Ottenot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ottenot in 1969 was 84, and 66 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottenot 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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