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Otia Family History

Otia 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, Otis, Ott, Oliva, Cotta, Xia, Orio, Rota, Oda, Motta

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Where is the Otia family from?

You can see how Otia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Otia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Otia families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Otia's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Otia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otia 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 144 census records available for the last name Otia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otia 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Otia. 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 4 military records available for the last name Otia. For the veterans among your Otia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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