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Otenbaker Family History

Otenbaker 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: Obenauer, Steinbauer, Fazenbaker, Kostenbader, Stonaker, Ottenbacher

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Where is the Otenbaker family from?

You can see how Otenbaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otenbaker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Otenbaker families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Otenbaker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Otenbaker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otenbaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Otenbaker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Otenbaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otenbaker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Otenbaker. 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 3 military records available for the last name Otenbaker. For the veterans among your Otenbaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otenbaker lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Otenbaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Otenbaker in 1974 was 71, and 72 in 2002.

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