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Ottingen Family History

Ottingen 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: Ottinger, Pottinger, Ettinger, Tingen, Oettinger, Hottinger, Otting

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Where is the Ottingen family from?

You can see how Ottingen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottingen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ottingen families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottingen's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ottingen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottingen 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 23 census records available for the last name Ottingen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottingen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ottingen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ottingen. For the veterans among your Ottingen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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