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Ottensen Family History

Ottensen 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: Ottesen, Otterson, Ostenson, Mortensen, Steensen, Ottens, Ottosen

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Where is the Ottensen family from?

You can see how Ottensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottensen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ottensen families living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ottensen's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Ottensen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Ottensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottensen 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Ottensen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ottensen. For the veterans among your Ottensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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