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Otash Family History

Otash 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: Tash, Potash, Stash, Ash, Nash, Ota, Kotas, Dash, Otake, Rash

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Where is the Otash family from?

You can see how Otash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Otash family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Otash's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Otash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otash 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 52 census records available for the last name Otash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otash 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Otash. 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 25 military records available for the last name Otash. For the veterans among your Otash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otash lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Otash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Otash in 1972 was 44, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otash 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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