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Otry Family History

Otry 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: Ory, Opry, Oury, Otey, Ott, Bury, Troy, Ort, Dery, Dury

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Where is the Otry family from?

You can see how Otry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Otry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Otry family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Otry's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Otry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otry 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 74 census records available for the last name Otry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otry 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Otry. 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 11 military records available for the last name Otry. For the veterans among your Otry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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