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Ottway Family History

Ottway Surname Meaning

see Ottaway.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ottway family from?

You can see how Ottway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Ottway families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Ottway's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ottway families in 1891.
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What did your Ottway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ottway. 100% of Ottway men worked as a Motor Driver and 85% of Ottway 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

  • Motor Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Housekeeper (paid)
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ottway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottway 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Ottway. 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 154 military records available for the last name Ottway. For the veterans among your Ottway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottway lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Ottway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ottway in 1964 was 82, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottway 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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