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Otus Family History

Otus 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: Otts, Otis, Ott, Loftus, Ou, Oss, Tur, Kus, Ota, Brus

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Where is the Otus family from?

You can see how Otus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Otus family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Otus's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Otus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otus 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 122 census records available for the last name Otus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otus 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 Otus. 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 15 military records available for the last name Otus. For the veterans among your Otus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otus lifespan?

Between 1998 and 1999, in the United States, Otus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Otus in 1998 was 71, and 64 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Otus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otus 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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