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Otting Family History

Otting Surname Meaning

North German (also Ötting) and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Otto.

North German (also Ötting): habitational name for someone from Ottingen in Lower Saxony.

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


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Where is the Otting family from?

You can see how Otting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otting family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Otting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Otting families living in Suffolk. This was about 46% of all the recorded Otting's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Otting families in 1891.
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What did your Otting ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Otting. 100% of Otting 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 Otting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otting 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Otting. 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 757 military records available for the last name Otting. For the veterans among your Otting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otting lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Otting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Otting in 1953 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otting 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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