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Otlin Family History

Otlin 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, Ohlin, Orlin, Oslin, Stein, Melin, Lin, Malin, Joslin, Gatlin

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Where is the Otlin family from?

You can see how Otlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otlin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Otlin families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 9 Otlin families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Otlin's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Otlin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Otlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otlin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Otlin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Otlin. For the veterans among your Otlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otlin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Otlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Otlin in 1979 was 72, and 96 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otlin 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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