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Ottina Family History

Ottina 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: Otting, Cortina, Attia, Mattina, Oetting, Otten, Osting, Ottens

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Where is the Ottina family from?

You can see how Ottina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ottina family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ottina's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ottina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ottina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ottina. 60% of Ottina men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Waiter
    40%

What Ottina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Ottina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottina 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Ottina. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ottina. For the veterans among your Ottina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottina lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Ottina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ottina in 1960 was 52, and 89 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottina 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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