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Ohtani Family History

Ohtani Name 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: Otani, Tani, Ohland, Ohmann, Oldani, Soltani, Montani, Ghani, Ohman

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Where is the Ohtani family from?

You can see how Ohtani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohtani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ohtani families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ohtani's in USA. California had the highest population of Ohtani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohtani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohtani ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Ohtani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohtani 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Ohtani. 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 Ohtani. For the veterans among your Ohtani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohtani lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Ohtani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ohtani in 1969 was 67, and 77 in 2000.

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