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Otts Family History

Otts Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of Flemish and Dutch Ots or Dutch and German Ottes: patronymic from the personal name Otto .

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


Similar surnames: Otto, Otte, Ott, Gotts, Otten, Dotts, Lorts, Notte, Kitts, Gotto

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Where is the Otts family from?

You can see how Otts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Otts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Otts families living in Virginia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Otts's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Otts families in 1840.
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What did your Otts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Otts. 31% of Otts men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Otts women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Otts were Clerk and Housework. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    4%
  • Clerk
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Housework
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Otts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otts 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Otts. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Otts. For the veterans among your Otts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otts lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Otts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Otts in 1947 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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