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Otner Family History

Otner 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: Otter, Ortner, Cotner, Botner, Oxner, Orner, Over, Oster, Ostler

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Where is the Otner family from?

You can see how Otner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Otner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Otner family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Otner's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Otner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otner 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 272 census records available for the last name Otner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otner 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Otner. 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 165 military records available for the last name Otner. For the veterans among your Otner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Otner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Otner in 1965 was 79, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otner 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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