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Ottwein Family History

Ottwein 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: Ortwein, Gutwein, Otten, Stein, Litwin, Otter, Botten, Osten, Wein

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Where is the Ottwein family from?

You can see how Ottwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottwein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottwein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ottwein families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottwein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ottwein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottwein 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 Ottwein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Ottwein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Ottwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottwein 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ottwein. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ottwein. For the veterans among your Ottwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottwein lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Ottwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ottwein in 1972 was 66, and 91 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ottwein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottwein 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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