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Oteiza Family History

Oteiza 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: Potenza, Stein, Taira, Oliva, Reza, Stella, Araiza, Ota, Testa

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Where is the Oteiza family from?

You can see how Oteiza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oteiza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oteiza family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Oteiza's in USA. California had the highest population of Oteiza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oteiza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Oteiza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Oteiza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oteiza 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Oteiza. 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 44 military records available for the last name Oteiza. For the veterans among your Oteiza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oteiza lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Oteiza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oteiza in 1975 was 71, and 89 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oteiza 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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