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Otal Family History

Otal 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: Ota, Opal, Tal, Tan, Ott, Gal, Beal, Kral, Omar, Real

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Where is the Otal family from?

You can see how Otal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Otal families living in Texas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Otal's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Otal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otal 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 98 census records available for the last name Otal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otal 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Otal. 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 12 military records available for the last name Otal. For the veterans among your Otal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Otal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Otal in 1967 was 82, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otal 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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