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Ottien Family History

Ottien 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: Otten, Otter, Botten, Osten, Stien, Cotten, Oien, Rottier, Orten

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Where is the Ottien family from?

You can see how Ottien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottien family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ottien family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottien's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ottien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Ottien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottien 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ottien. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ottien. For the veterans among your Ottien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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