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Oteham Family History

Oteham 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: Oldham, Tham, Hotham, Gotham, Odham, Tehan, Cotham, Botham, Goreham

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Where is the Oteham family from?

You can see how Oteham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oteham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oteham families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Oteham's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Oteham families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oteham 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 20 census records available for the last name Oteham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oteham 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oteham. 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 Oteham. For the veterans among your Oteham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oteham lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Oteham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Oteham in 1970 was 81, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oteham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oteham 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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