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Other Family History

Other 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: Otter, Rother, Osher, Yother, Over, Oster, Ostler, Thor, Usher, Ober

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Where is the Other family from?

You can see how Other families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Other family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Other families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Other families living in Maryland. This was about 36% of all the recorded Other's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Other families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Other 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 Other ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Other. 34% of Other men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Other women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Other were Cook and Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Cook
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Other family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Other. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Other 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 779 immigration records available for the last name Other. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 85,000 military records available for the last name Other. For the veterans among your Other ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Other lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Other life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Other in 1964 was 77, and 91 in 2002.

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