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Othanks Family History

Othanks 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: Thanos, Athanas, Shanks, Athans, Hanks, Banks, Hans, Athens, Hanke

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Where is the Othanks family from?

You can see how Othanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Othanks family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Othanks families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Othanks's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Othanks families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Othanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Othanks 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 Othanks. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Othanks. For the veterans among your Othanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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