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Ottensoser Family History

Ottensoser 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: Tesser, Ottinger, Otterson, Ostenson, Ottenbacher, Ottesen, Ottens

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Where is the Ottensoser family from?

You can see how Ottensoser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottensoser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ottensoser families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ottensoser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ottensoser families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Ottensoser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottensoser 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Ottensoser. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ottensoser. For the veterans among your Ottensoser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottensoser lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1991, in the United States, Ottensoser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ottensoser in 1948 was 40, and 81 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottensoser 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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