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Ootenna Family History

Ootenna 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: Ooten, Potenza, Penna, Osten, Senna, Tenn, Menna, Wooten, Doten

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Where is the Ootenna family from?

You can see how Ootenna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ootenna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ootenna family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Ootenna's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Ootenna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ootenna 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 5 census records available for the last name Ootenna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ootenna 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ootenna. 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 military records available for the last name Ootenna. For the veterans among your Ootenna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ootenna lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Ootenna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ootenna in 1971 was 93, and 50 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ootenna 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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