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Otermat Family History

Otermat 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: Otterman, Osterman, Overman, Sterman, Oberman, Odermatt, Terman

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Where is the Otermat family from?

You can see how Otermat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otermat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Otermat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Otermat families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Otermat's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Otermat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otermat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Otermat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Otermat. 50% of Otermat men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Otermat women worked as a Housewife.

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Otermat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Otermat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otermat 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Otermat. 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 11 military records available for the last name Otermat. For the veterans among your Otermat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otermat lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Otermat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Otermat in 1964 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Otermat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otermat ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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