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Oteen Family History

Oteen 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: Steen, Osteen, Otten, Stein, Green, Olsen, Otter, Offen, Botten

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Where is the Oteen family from?

You can see how Oteen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oteen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Oteen family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Oteen's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Oteen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Oteen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oteen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Oteen. 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 Oteen. For the veterans among your Oteen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oteen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Oteen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Oteen in 1966 was 85, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oteen 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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