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Otin Family History

Otin 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: Olin, Totin, Tin, Okin, Otis, Hain, Tan, Yin, Ott, Bain

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Where is the Otin family from?

You can see how Otin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Otin families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 7 Otin families living in Louisiana. This was about 88% of all the recorded Otin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Otin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Otin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otin 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Otin. 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 23 military records available for the last name Otin. For the veterans among your Otin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Otin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Otin in 1969 was 65, and 93 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otin 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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