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Otth Family History

Otth 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, Orth, Otto, Otte, Otts, Oeth, Cott, Lott, Oh, Rath

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Where is the Otth family from?

You can see how Otth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Otth families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Otth's in USA. California had the highest population of Otth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otth 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 70 census records available for the last name Otth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otth 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Otth. 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 23 military records available for the last name Otth. For the veterans among your Otth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Otth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Otth in 1967 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otth 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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