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Ottensman Family History

Ottensman 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: Otterman, Gottesman, Otteman, Tinsman, Otterson, Ostenson, Steensma

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Where is the Ottensman family from?

You can see how Ottensman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottensman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ottensman families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottensman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ottensman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottensman 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 Ottensman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ottensman. 60% of Ottensman men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Stationary Engineer
    40%

What Ottensman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Ottensman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottensman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ottensman. 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 60 military records available for the last name Ottensman. For the veterans among your Ottensman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottensman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ottensman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ottensman in 1968 was 84, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ottensman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottensman 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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