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Otsubo Family History

Otsubo 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: Otsuka, Okubo, Orso, Kubo, Tsu, Taube, Turo, Tubb, Sebo, Matsuo

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Where is the Otsubo family from?

You can see how Otsubo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otsubo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Otsubo families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Otsubo's in USA. California had the highest population of Otsubo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otsubo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Otsubo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Otsubo. 100% of Otsubo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Otsubo women worked as a Cook. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Otsubo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otsubo 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Otsubo. 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 73 military records available for the last name Otsubo. For the veterans among your Otsubo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otsubo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Otsubo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Otsubo in 1968 was 87, and 63 in 2004.

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