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Othon Family History

Othon Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): possibly of French origin (see 2 below). Alternatively an altered form of Spanish Otón from the personal name Otón an equivalent of German Otto.

French: from the personal name Othon an equivalent of German Otto.

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


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Where is the Othon family from?

You can see how Othon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Othon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Othon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Othon families living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Othon's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Othon families in 1920.
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What did your Othon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Othon. 60% of Othon men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Othon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Othon 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Othon. 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 119 military records available for the last name Othon. For the veterans among your Othon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Othon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Othon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Othon in 1954 was 53, and 79 in 2003.

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