Origins of the Otterway surname
About the Otterways
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Interesting facts about Otterway
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Otterway surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.
Who were Otterways most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Otterway first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Otterways
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Otterways in 1921
Laundress
5
Shoemaker
4
Cook
3
General Servant
2
Laundry Woman
2
Common male occupations for Otterways in 1921
Plasterer
12
Shoemaker
9
Saddlers Warehouseman
2
Ag Labr
1
Boot And Shoe Maker
1
