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Ottmans Family History

Ottmans 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: Ottmann, Ottman, Oltmans, Oatman, Othman, Outman, Gottman, Omans

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Where is the Ottmans family from?

You can see how Ottmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottmans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottmans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ottmans families living in Michigan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ottmans's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ottmans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottmans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ottmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ottmans. 100% of Ottmans men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Ottmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottmans 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ottmans. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ottmans. For the veterans among your Ottmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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