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Otton Family History

Otton Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from Norman French Otton oblique case of the common ancient Germanic personal name Otto.

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


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Where is the Otton family from?

You can see how Otton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Otton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Otton families living in Devon. This was about 37% of all the recorded Otton's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Otton families in 1891.
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What did your Otton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Otton. 43% of Otton men worked as a Tailor and 88% of Otton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Otton were General Labourer and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    43%
  • Butcher
    29%
  • General Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Daily Domestic
    4%
  • Home Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Otton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otton 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Otton. 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 889 military records available for the last name Otton. For the veterans among your Otton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Otton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Otton in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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