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Otterburn Family History

Otterburn Name Meaning

from any of three places called Otterburn (Northumb WR Yorks Roxburghs). The place-names derive from Old English oter ‘otter’ + burna ‘spring stream’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Arterburn, Otterbein, Atterbury, Osterberg, Winterburn, Waterbury

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Where is the Otterburn family from?

You can see how Otterburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otterburn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Otterburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Otterburn families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Otterburn's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Otterburn families in 1880.
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What did your Otterburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Otterburn. 60% of Otterburn men worked as a Bricklayer and 85% of Otterburn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Otterburn were Police Constable and Household Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    60%
  • Police Constable
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Household Duties
    16%
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Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Otterburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otterburn 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Otterburn. 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 50 military records available for the last name Otterburn. For the veterans among your Otterburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otterburn lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Otterburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Otterburn in 1981 was 71, and 86 in 1999.

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