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Otano Family History

Otano Surname Meaning

Basque (mainly Otaño): topographic or habitational name referring to a house named with ot(h)e ‘gorse’ + -no a diminutive suffix.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Otano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otano family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Otano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Otano family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Otano's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Otano families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Otano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otano 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Otano. 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 23 military records available for the last name Otano. For the veterans among your Otano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otano lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Otano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Otano in 1969 was 74, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otano 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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