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Otchek Family History

Otchek 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: Gotcher, Kotcher, Atcher, Turek, Schenk, Chew, Chen, Becher, Otter

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Where is the Otchek family from?

You can see how Otchek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otchek family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Otchek families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Otchek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Otchek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otchek 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 10 census records available for the last name Otchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otchek 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 Otchek. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Otchek. For the veterans among your Otchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otchek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Otchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Otchek in 1972 was 43, and 38 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otchek 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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