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Otello Family History

Otello 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: Sotello, Tello, Botello, Stello, Stella, Bello, Tell, Novello, Tallo

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Where is the Otello family from?

You can see how Otello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otello family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Otello families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Otello families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Otello's in USA. California had the highest population of Otello families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otello 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 81 census records available for the last name Otello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otello 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Otello. 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 16 military records available for the last name Otello. For the veterans among your Otello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otello lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Otello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Otello in 1954 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otello 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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