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Octavia Family History

Octavia Surname 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: Cava, Votava, Otani, Ottaviano, Tapia, Stava, Clavin, Calia, Chavis

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Where is the Octavia family from?

You can see how Octavia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Octavia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Octavia families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Octavia families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Octavia's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Octavia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Octavia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Octavia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Octavia 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Octavia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Octavia. For the veterans among your Octavia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Octavia lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Octavia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Octavia in 1989 was 93, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Octavia ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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