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Otanke Family History

Otanke 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: Otake, Tanke, Stanke, Ozanne, Hanke, Tande, Orange, Okane, Otani

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Otanke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otanke 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Otanke. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Otanke. For the veterans among your Otanke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otanke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1984, in the United States, Otanke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Otanke in 1965 was 68, and 88 in 1984.

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