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Otteson Name Meaning

Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Ottesen .

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


Similar surnames: Otterson, Oleson, Oveson, Matteson, Ollison, Peterson, Totton, Beeson

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Where is the Otteson family from?

You can see how Otteson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otteson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Otteson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Otteson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 31% of all the recorded Otteson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Otteson families in 1880.
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What did your Otteson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Otteson. 32% of Otteson men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Otteson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Otteson were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Otteson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otteson 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Otteson. 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 497 military records available for the last name Otteson. For the veterans among your Otteson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otteson lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Otteson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Otteson in 1948 was 63, and 90 in 2004.

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