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Otkins Family History

Otkins 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: Atkins, Botkins, Hopkins, Botkin, Itkin, Dockins, Boykins, Corkins

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Where is the Otkins family from?

You can see how Otkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otkins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Otkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Otkins families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Otkins's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Otkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otkins 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 Otkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Otkins. 50% of Otkins men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Otkins women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Otkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Otkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otkins 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Otkins. 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 37 military records available for the last name Otkins. For the veterans among your Otkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otkins lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Otkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Otkins in 1968 was 86, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otkins 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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