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Otwaska Family History

Otwaska 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: Laska, Kraska, Otake, Straka, Otsuka, Tasca, Opalka, Gaska, Kaska

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Where is the Otwaska family from?

You can see how Otwaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otwaska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Otwaska family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Otwaska's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Otwaska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otwaska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Otwaska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Otwaska. 100% of Otwaska men worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Assembler
    100%

What Otwaska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Otwaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otwaska 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Otwaska. 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 25 military records available for the last name Otwaska. For the veterans among your Otwaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otwaska lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2000, in the United States, Otwaska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Otwaska in 1942 was 38, and 69 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Otwaska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otwaska 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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