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Otha Family History

Otha 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: Ota, Atha, Ott, Oh, Ha, Roth, Cotta, Rota, Oda, Motta

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Where is the Otha family from?

You can see how Otha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Otha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Otha families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Otha's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Otha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otha 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 Otha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Otha. 100% of Otha men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Otha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Otha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otha 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Otha. 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 89 military records available for the last name Otha. For the veterans among your Otha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otha lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Otha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Otha in 1947 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Otha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otha 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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