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Ottow Family History

Ottow 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, Ott, Orton, Otter, Trow, Cotton, Bottom, Strow, Motto, Ostrow

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Where is the Ottow family from?

You can see how Ottow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ottow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Ottow families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottow's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Ottow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottow 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 Ottow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ottow. 57% of Ottow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ottow women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    57%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Ottow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Ottow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottow 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Ottow. 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 840 military records available for the last name Ottow. For the veterans among your Ottow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ottow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ottow in 1964 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottow 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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