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Ottowell Family History

Ottowell 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: Trowell, Stowell, Otwell, Towell, Hollowell, Oswell, Bottrell

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Where is the Ottowell family from?

You can see how Ottowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottowell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ottowell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Ottowell families living in Derbyshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ottowell's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Ottowell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottowell 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 Ottowell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hewerbelowcoal Mine and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ottowell. 100% of Ottowell men worked as a Hewerbelowcoal Mine and 100% of Ottowell women worked as an Unpaid 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

  • Hewerbelowcoal Mine
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Ottowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottowell 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ottowell. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ottowell. For the veterans among your Ottowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottowell lifespan?

Average Ottowell life expectancy in 2003 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottowell 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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