Origins of the Otterson surname
About the Ottersons
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Interesting facts about Otterson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Otterson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.
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What are the most common Otterson first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Ottersons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Ottersons in 1921
Servant
4
Housekeeper
3
Cook
2
Cotton Weaver
2
Daughter
2
Common male occupations for Ottersons in 1921
Coal Miner
12
Coalminer
5
Tailor
5
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
4
Farm Hands
3
