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Ottian Family History

Ottian 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: Ottman, Oatman, Othman, Outman, Gottman, Attia, Tian, Lothian, Otten

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Where is the Ottian family from?

You can see how Ottian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ottian families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ottian families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Ottian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottian 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ottian. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ottian. For the veterans among your Ottian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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