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Ottjes Family History

Ottjes 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: Otter, Ottley, Otten, Oetjen, Ottens, Oates, Otte, Lottes, Otts

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Where is the Ottjes family from?

You can see how Ottjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottjes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Ottjes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ottjes family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ottjes's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Ottjes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottjes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ottjes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ottjes. 50% of Ottjes men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Ottjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottjes 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Ottjes. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ottjes. For the veterans among your Ottjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottjes lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1999, in the United States, Ottjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ottjes in 1949 was 67, and 89 in 1999.

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