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Othello Family History

Othello 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: Bothell, Sotello, Tello, Rothell, Oshell, Otwell, Botello, Thell

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Where is the Othello family from?

You can see how Othello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Othello family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Othello families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Othello families living in Louisiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Othello's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Othello families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Othello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Othello 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Othello. 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 350 military records available for the last name Othello. For the veterans among your Othello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Othello lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Othello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Othello in 1965 was 95, and 49 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Othello 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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