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Oto Family History

Oto Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 音 ‘sound’ a rare name mainly found in Ishikawa prefecture. It can also be written phonetically such as 尾戸 or 牡渡.

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Oto in Huesca province.

Spanish: from the personal name Oto from Otto.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oto family from?

You can see how Oto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Oto families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oto's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Oto families in 1891.
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What did your Oto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oto. 39% of Oto men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Oto women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oto were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Waiter
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oto 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Oto. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Oto. For the veterans among your Oto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oto lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Oto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oto in 1965 was 78, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oto 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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