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Ottson Family History

Ottson 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: Ottoson, Otteson, Orton, Cotton, Ohlson, Hitson, Tyson, Oveson, Teson

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Where is the Ottson family from?

You can see how Ottson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Ottson family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ottson families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottson 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 Ottson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ottson. 100% of Ottson men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Ottson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottson 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Ottson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ottson. For the veterans among your Ottson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Ottson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ottson in 1974 was 87, and 67 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottson 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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