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Ots Family History

Ots 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: Ott, Oss, Ota, Oas, Otts, Ohs, Oats, Otis, Ross, Kos

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Where is the Ots family from?

You can see how Ots families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ots family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ots families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ots family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ots's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ots families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ots surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Ots. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ots 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Ots. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ots. For the veterans among your Ots ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ots lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ots life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ots in 1964 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ots 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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