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Ottoman Family History

Ottoman 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: Otteman, Ottman, Oatman, Othman, Outman, Toman, Gottman, Stroman

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Where is the Ottoman family from?

You can see how Ottoman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottoman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ottoman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Ottoman families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ottoman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ottoman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottoman 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 Ottoman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ottoman. 50% of Ottoman men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Driver
    25%

What Ottoman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Ottoman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottoman 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Ottoman. 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 135 military records available for the last name Ottoman. For the veterans among your Ottoman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottoman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ottoman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ottoman in 1945 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ottoman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottoman 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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