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Otsa Family History

Otsa 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: Ota, Ossa, Ott, Basa, Cotta, Rosa, Oest, Sa, Oss, Rota

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Where is the Otsa family from?

You can see how Otsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otsa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Otsa family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Otsa's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Otsa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otsa 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 24 census records available for the last name Otsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otsa 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Otsa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Otsa. For the veterans among your Otsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otsa lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Otsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Otsa in 1992 was 78, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otsa 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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