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Otsea Family History

Otsea 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: Olsen, Otter, Ota, Osen, Ose, Oeser, Otsuka, Oser, Ossa, Olea

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Otsea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otsea 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Otsea. 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 10 military records available for the last name Otsea. For the veterans among your Otsea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otsea lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Otsea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Otsea in 1966 was 68, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otsea 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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