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Otley Family History

Otley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ottley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Otley family from?

You can see how Otley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Otley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Otley families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Otley's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Otley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otley 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 Otley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Otley. 37% of Otley men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Otley women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Otley were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Otley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Otley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otley 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 861 immigration records available for the last name Otley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 711 military records available for the last name Otley. For the veterans among your Otley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otley lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Otley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Otley in 1943 was 22, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Otley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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