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Otery Family History

Otery 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: Overy, Otero, Oteri, Otey, Over, Oster, Terry, Ober, Otter, Dery

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Where is the Otery family from?

You can see how Otery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otery family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Otery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Otery families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Otery's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Otery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otery 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 93 census records available for the last name Otery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otery 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Otery. 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 9 military records available for the last name Otery. For the veterans among your Otery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otery lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Otery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Otery in 1983 was 73, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otery 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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