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Ottowa Family History

Ottowa 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: Zottola, Ottaway, Otto, Mottola, Ott, Stowe, Orton, Otter, Cotta

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Where is the Ottowa family from?

You can see how Ottowa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottowa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottowa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Ottowa families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ottowa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ottowa families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Ottowa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottowa 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ottowa. 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 75 military records available for the last name Ottowa. For the veterans among your Ottowa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottowa lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Ottowa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ottowa in 1971 was 88, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottowa 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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