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Ottenstein Family History

Ottenstein 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: Hottenstein, Orenstein, Levenstein, Lowenstein, Katzenstein

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Where is the Ottenstein family from?

You can see how Ottenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottenstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Ottenstein families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottenstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ottenstein families in 1891.
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What did your Ottenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ottenstein. 60% of Ottenstein men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ottenstein women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Accountant
    20%
  • Tailor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ottenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Ottenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottenstein 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Ottenstein. 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 225 military records available for the last name Ottenstein. For the veterans among your Ottenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottenstein lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ottenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ottenstein in 1955 was 37, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottenstein 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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