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Ottos Family History

Ottos 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: Otto, Otts, Ottis, Ott, Orton, Otter, Cotton, Oros, Kontos, Bottom

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Where is the Ottos family from?

You can see how Ottos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ottos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ottos family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottos's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ottos families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Ottos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottos 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ottos. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ottos. For the veterans among your Ottos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottos lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Ottos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ottos in 1973 was 72, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottos 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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