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Ottensmeyer Family History

Ottensmeyer 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: Ostermeyer, Katzenmeyer, Ostermeier, Steinmeyer, Priesmeyer, Tiemeyer

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Where is the Ottensmeyer family from?

You can see how Ottensmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottensmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Ottensmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ottensmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ottensmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottensmeyer 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 Ottensmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ottensmeyer. 43% of Ottensmeyer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ottensmeyer women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Ottensmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Ottensmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottensmeyer 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ottensmeyer. 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 154 military records available for the last name Ottensmeyer. For the veterans among your Ottensmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottensmeyer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Ottensmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ottensmeyer in 1961 was 70, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottensmeyer 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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