
Origins of the Otto surname


About the Ottos
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Interesting facts about Otto
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Otto surname. The oldest one dates back to 1801.
What are the most common Otto first names?
William
John
Mary
Anna

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Common jobs for Ottos
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Ottos in 1921
Domestic Servant
6
Dressmaker
6
Tailoress
5
Housekeeper
4
Laundress
4
Common male occupations for Ottos in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
36
Farm Hands
34
Clerks
23
Tinsmiths
18
General Farmers
17
