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Othrow Family History

Othrow 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: Trow, Strow, Otero, Ostrow, Thron, Lothrop, Buhrow, Throm, Thurow

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Where is the Othrow family from?

You can see how Othrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Othrow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Othrow family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Othrow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Othrow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Othrow 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 Othrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Othrow. 100% of Othrow women worked as a General Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Housework
    100%

What Othrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Othrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Othrow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Othrow. 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 3 military records available for the last name Othrow. For the veterans among your Othrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Othrow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Othrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Othrow in 1967 was 73, and 39 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Othrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Othrow 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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