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Otie Family History

Otie 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: Opie, Obie, Otte, Oie, Otis, Etie, Ott, Otter, Orio, Notte

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Where is the Otie family from?

You can see how Otie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Otie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Otie families living in Virginia. This was about 46% of all the recorded Otie's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Otie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otie 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 256 census records available for the last name Otie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otie 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Otie. 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 19 military records available for the last name Otie. For the veterans among your Otie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otie 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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