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Ottermann Family History

Ottermann 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: Ostermann, Otterman, Obermann, Oppermann, Overmann, Osterman, Ottmann

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Where is the Ottermann family from?

You can see how Ottermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ottermann families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Ottermann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ottermann families in 1880.
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What did your Ottermann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Ottermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottermann 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Ottermann. 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 90 military records available for the last name Ottermann. For the veterans among your Ottermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottermann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Ottermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ottermann in 1966 was 93, and 62 in 1995.

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