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Otterstein Family History

Otterstein 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: Otterbein, Hottenstein, Oberstein, Feuerstein, Winterstein, Kerstein

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Where is the Otterstein family from?

You can see how Otterstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otterstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Otterstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Otterstein families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Otterstein's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Otterstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otterstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Otterstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Otterstein. 100% of Otterstein men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Otterstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otterstein 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Otterstein. 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 133 military records available for the last name Otterstein. For the veterans among your Otterstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otterstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Otterstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Otterstein in 1963 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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