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Otion Family History

Otion 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: Onion, Orton, Orio, Cotton, Oriol, Stien, Olin, Tron, Oien, Wion

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Where is the Otion family from?

You can see how Otion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otion family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Otion families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Otion's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Otion families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otion 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 30 census records available for the last name Otion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otion 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Otion. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Otion. For the veterans among your Otion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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