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Otenwelder Family History

Otenwelder 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: Odenweller, Oxenreider, Tendler, Vollenweider, Crenwelge, Stender

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Where is the Otenwelder family from?

You can see how Otenwelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otenwelder family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Otenwelder family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Otenwelder's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Otenwelder families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Otenwelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otenwelder 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Otenwelder. 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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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Otenwelder. For the veterans among your Otenwelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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