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Ottenwess Family History

Ottenwess Name 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: Otterness, Otness, Ottens, Ottinger, Stennes, Osness, Otten, Jenness

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Where is the Ottenwess family from?

You can see how Ottenwess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottenwess family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottenwess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ottenwess families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottenwess's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ottenwess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottenwess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ottenwess ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ottenwess ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Ottenwess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottenwess 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ottenwess. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 103 military records available for the last name Ottenwess. For the veterans among your Ottenwess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottenwess lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ottenwess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ottenwess in 1963 was 86, and 81 in 2003.

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