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Othew Family History

Othew 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: Thew, Chew, Otter, Hew, Rother, Then, Tew, Mathew, Athey, Lehew

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Where is the Othew family from?

You can see how Othew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Othew family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Othew families living in Surrey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Othew's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Othew families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Othew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Othew 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Othew. 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 military records available for the last name Othew. For the veterans among your Othew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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