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Ottken Family History

Ottken 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, Oetken, Otter, Botten, Osten, Cotten, Otake, Orten, Ooten

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Where is the Ottken family from?

You can see how Ottken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottken families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ottken family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottken's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Ottken families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Ottken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottken 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Ottken. 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 Ottken. For the veterans among your Ottken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottken lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Ottken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ottken in 1978 was 80, and 100 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottken 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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