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Otnott Family History

Otnott 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: Nott, Stott, Arnott, Minott, Lynott, Knott, Trott, Strott, Olcott

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Where is the Otnott family from?

You can see how Otnott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otnott family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Otnott families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Otnott's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Otnott families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otnott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Otnott ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Otnott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otnott 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Otnott. 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 13 military records available for the last name Otnott. For the veterans among your Otnott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otnott lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Otnott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Otnott in 1985 was 68, and 65 in 1998.

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