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Otsan Family History

Otsan 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: Tan, Olsen, Notman, Osman, Organ, Oman, Orman, Susan, Ota, Hasan

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Where is the Otsan family from?

You can see how Otsan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otsan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Otsan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Otsan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Otsan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Otsan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otsan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Otsan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Otsan. For the veterans among your Otsan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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