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Otool Family History

Otool Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of O'Toole.

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


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Where is the Otool family from?

You can see how Otool families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otool family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Otool families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Otool families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Otool's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Otool families in 1891.
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What did your Otool ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Otool. 60% of Otool men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Otool women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Otool. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otool 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Otool. 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 345 military records available for the last name Otool. For the veterans among your Otool ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otool lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Otool life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Otool in 1968 was 84, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otool 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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