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Otvos Family History

Otvos 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: Oros, Fotos, Devos, Botos, Vos, Olmos, Stoos, Otto, Otts, Ottis

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Where is the Otvos family from?

You can see how Otvos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otvos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Otvos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Otvos families living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Otvos's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Otvos families in 1920.
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What did your Otvos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Otvos. 100% of Otvos men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Otvos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otvos 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Otvos. 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 69 military records available for the last name Otvos. For the veterans among your Otvos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otvos lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Otvos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Otvos in 1943 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otvos 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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