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Ottly Family History

Ottly 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: Ottley, Ottey, Ott, Otter, Cottle, Ostby, Ottum, Oatley, Otten, Otto

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Where is the Ottly family from?

You can see how Ottly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ottly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Ottly families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottly's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ottly families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Ottly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottly 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ottly. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ottly. For the veterans among your Ottly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottly lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1984, in the United States, Ottly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ottly in 1974 was 66, and 78 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottly 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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