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Ottavio Family History

Ottavio 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: Ottaviano, D'ottavio, Travis, Otani, Ottaway, Astacio, Davio, Savio

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Where is the Ottavio family from?

You can see how Ottavio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottavio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ottavio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Ottavio families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ottavio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ottavio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottavio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ottavio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ottavio. 43% of Ottavio men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
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Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Ottavio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottavio 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Ottavio. 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 121 military records available for the last name Ottavio. For the veterans among your Ottavio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottavio lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Ottavio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ottavio in 1947 was 47, and 72 in 2003.

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