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Ottosen Family History

Ottosen Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Otto.

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


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Where is the Ottosen family from?

You can see how Ottosen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottosen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ottosen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ottosen family living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ottosen's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Ottosen families in 1891.
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What did your Ottosen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ottosen. 60% of Ottosen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ottosen women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Hired Hand
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ottosen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottosen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ottosen. 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 510 military records available for the last name Ottosen. For the veterans among your Ottosen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottosen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ottosen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ottosen in 1955 was 52, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottosen 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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