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Oth Family History

Oth 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: Ott, Oh, Roth, Ota, Koth, Toth, Loth, Voth, Noth, Poth

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Where is the Oth family from?

You can see how Oth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Oth families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Oth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oth. 34% of Oth men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Oth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oth were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Oth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Oth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oth 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Oth. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Oth. For the veterans among your Oth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Oth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oth in 1961 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oth 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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