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Ottwell Family History

Ottwell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Otwell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ottwell family from?

You can see how Ottwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Ottwell families living in Derbyshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ottwell's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Ottwell families in 1891.
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What did your Ottwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ottwell. 100% of Ottwell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ottwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottwell 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ottwell. 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 184 military records available for the last name Ottwell. For the veterans among your Ottwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottwell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ottwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ottwell in 1954 was 35, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ottwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottwell 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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