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Otava Family History

Otava 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: Votava, Stava, Oliva, Stave, Ota, Tata, Kotara, Cava, Oyama, Otake

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Where is the Otava family from?

You can see how Otava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otava family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Otava families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Otava family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Otava's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Otava families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otava 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 70 census records available for the last name Otava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otava 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Otava. 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 30 military records available for the last name Otava. For the veterans among your Otava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otava lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Otava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Otava in 1967 was 83, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otava 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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