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Otes Family History

Otes 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: Oles, Motes, Oates, Otts, Ates, Otey, Otis, Ott, Moses, Over

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Where is the Otes family from?

You can see how Otes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Otes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Otes families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Otes's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Otes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Otes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Otes. 34% of Otes men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Otes women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Otes were Carpenter and Clerk Sales.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    25%
  • Inspector
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk Sales
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Otes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otes 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Otes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Otes. For the veterans among your Otes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otes lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Otes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Otes in 1989 was 71, and 93 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otes 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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