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Oty Family History

Oty 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: Ott, Ota, Ory, Coty, Ty, Doty, Otey, May, Hay, Kay

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Where is the Oty family from?

You can see how Oty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Oty families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Oty's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Oty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oty. 100% of Oty men worked as a 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oty 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Oty. 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 856 military records available for the last name Oty. For the veterans among your Oty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oty lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Oty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Oty in 1966 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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