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Ottmann Family History

Ottmann Surname Meaning

North German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Otman composed of the elements aud ōd ‘wealth’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Ottmann family from?

You can see how Ottmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ottmann family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ottmann families in 1891.
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What did your Ottmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ottmann. 24% of Ottmann men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ottmann women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ottmann were Proprietor and Secretary.

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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
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Ottmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ottmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottmann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ottmann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ottmann. For the veterans among your Ottmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottmann lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Ottmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ottmann in 1956 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottmann 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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