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Otteson Family History

Otteson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Ottesen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Otteson family from?

You can see how Otteson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otteson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Otteson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Otteson families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Otteson's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Otteson families in 1891.
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What did your Otteson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Otteson. 100% of Otteson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Otteson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otteson 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Otteson. 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 497 military records available for the last name Otteson. For the veterans among your Otteson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otteson lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Otteson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Otteson in 1948 was 63, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otteson 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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