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Ottner Family History

Ottner 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: Otter, Ortner, Ittner, Rottner, Oster, Ostler, Cotter, Kettner

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Where is the Ottner family from?

You can see how Ottner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ottner families living in Connecticut. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ottner's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Ottner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottner 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 Ottner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Ottner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottner 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Ottner. 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 170 military records available for the last name Ottner. For the veterans among your Ottner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottner lifespan?

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