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Otec Family History

Otec 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: Stec, Otey, Ott, Over, Oster, Ober, Otter, Osten, Golec, Oder

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Otec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otec 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Otec. 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 2 military records available for the last name Otec. For the veterans among your Otec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otec lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Otec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Otec in 1968 was 55, and 23 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otec 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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