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Otey Family History

Otey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ottey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Otey family from?

You can see how Otey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Otey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Otey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Otey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Otey families in 1891.
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What did your Otey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Otey. 28% of Otey men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Otey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Otey were Clerk and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Otey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otey 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Otey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Otey. For the veterans among your Otey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Otey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Otey in 1955 was 26, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otey 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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