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Otanic Family History

Otanic 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: Otani, Stanich, Tani, Stanis, Stanick, Staniec, Ozanich, Tanis, Tang

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Where is the Otanic family from?

You can see how Otanic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otanic family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Otanic family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Otanic's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Otanic families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otanic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Otanic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Otanic. 100% of Otanic men worked as a New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Otanic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Otanic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otanic 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Otanic. 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 6 military records available for the last name Otanic. For the veterans among your Otanic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otanic lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Otanic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Otanic in 1976 was 55, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otanic 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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