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Oettermann Family History

Oettermann Surname 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, Letterman, Westermann, Ketterman, Otterman, Fetterman

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Oettermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oettermann 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Oettermann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 3 military records available for the last name Oettermann. For the veterans among your Oettermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oettermann lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Oettermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oettermann in 1959 was 56, and 97 in 2001.

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