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Othman Family History

Othman Surname Meaning

Muslim: from a variant of the Arabic personal name ʿUthmān (see Uthman) of unexplained etymology. Compare Osman.

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


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Where is the Othman family from?

You can see how Othman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Othman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Othman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Othman families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Othman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Othman families in 1911.
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What did your Othman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Othman. 100% of Othman men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Othman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Othman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Othman 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Othman. 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 108 military records available for the last name Othman. For the veterans among your Othman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Othman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Othman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Othman in 1968 was 69, and 14 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Othman 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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