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Otoya Family History

Otoya 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: Toda, Toye, Ota, Toma, Moya, Goya, Toy, Toca, Topa, Noya

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Where is the Otoya family from?

You can see how Otoya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otoya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Otoya family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Otoya's in USA. California had the highest population of Otoya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otoya 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 9 census records available for the last name Otoya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otoya 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Otoya. 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 3 military records available for the last name Otoya. For the veterans among your Otoya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otoya lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Otoya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Otoya in 1947 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otoya 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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