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Oitis Family History

Oitis 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: Ottis, Oatis, Ortis, Otis, Politis, Matis, Artis, Titus, Mitts, Riis

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Where is the Oitis family from?

You can see how Oitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oitis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Oitis family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Oitis's in USA. California had the highest population of Oitis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Oitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oitis 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oitis. 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 Oitis. For the veterans among your Oitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oitis lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oitis 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oitis

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