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Otranen Family History

Otranen 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: Keranen, Strane, Straney, Tranel, Raven, Oren, Tann, Graven, Trainer

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Otranen. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Otranen. For the veterans among your Otranen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otranen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1970, in the United States, Otranen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Otranen in 1963 was 79, and 87 in 1970.

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