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Otomo Family History

Otomo 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: Toro, Toma, Toto, Tome, Toso, Rotolo, Otero, Olmo, Bonomo, Romo

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Where is the Otomo family from?

You can see how Otomo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otomo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Otomo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Otomo families living in Hawaii. This was about 43% of all the recorded Otomo's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Otomo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otomo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Otomo ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Otomo ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Otomo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otomo 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Otomo. 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 79 military records available for the last name Otomo. For the veterans among your Otomo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otomo lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Otomo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Otomo in 1983 was 82, and 95 in 2003.

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