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Ottendorfer Family History

Ottendorfer 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: Kochendorfer, Emmendorfer, Ostendorf, Ohlendorf, Orendorff, Arndorfer

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Where is the Ottendorfer family from?

You can see how Ottendorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottendorfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottendorfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ottendorfer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottendorfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ottendorfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottendorfer 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 Ottendorfer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Policeman
    100%

What Ottendorfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Ottendorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottendorfer 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Ottendorfer. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ottendorfer. For the veterans among your Ottendorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottendorfer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Ottendorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ottendorfer in 1957 was 50, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ottendorfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottendorfer 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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