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Otos Family History

Otos 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: Oros, Fotos, Botos, Otts, Otis, Kos, Ott, To, Orton, Roos

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Where is the Otos family from?

You can see how Otos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otos family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Otos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Otos families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Otos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Otos families in 1880.
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What did your Otos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Otos. 60% of Otos men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Otos women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Otos were Farmer and Manager. .

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Manager
    50%
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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Otos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otos 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Otos. 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 64 military records available for the last name Otos. For the veterans among your Otos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otos lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Otos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Otos in 1956 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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