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Ottsen Family History

Ottsen 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: Otten, Ottesen, Ottosen, Olsen, Otter, Botten, Osten, Osen, Cotten

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Where is the Ottsen family from?

You can see how Ottsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottsen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Ottsen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottsen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ottsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ottsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Ottsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottsen 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Ottsen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Ottsen. For the veterans among your Ottsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottsen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Ottsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ottsen in 1975 was 63, and 94 in 2003.

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