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Otlowsky Family History

Otlowsky 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: Orlowsky, Orlowski, Orlovsky, Kotlowski, Ostrowsky, Koslowsky

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Where is the Otlowsky family from?

You can see how Otlowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otlowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Otlowsky family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Otlowsky's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Otlowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otlowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Otlowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grocery Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Otlowsky. 100% of Otlowsky men worked as a Grocery Clerk.

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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

  • Grocery Clerk
    100%

What Otlowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Otlowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otlowsky 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Otlowsky. 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 2 military records available for the last name Otlowsky. For the veterans among your Otlowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otlowsky lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1994, in the United States, Otlowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Otlowsky in 1985 was 72, and 79 in 1994.

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