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Otterbeck Family History

Otterbeck 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: Overbeck, Oberbeck, Otterbein, Utterback, Osterberg, Westerbeck

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Where is the Otterbeck family from?

You can see how Otterbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otterbeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Otterbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Otterbeck family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Otterbeck's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Otterbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otterbeck 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 Otterbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Otterbeck. 100% of Otterbeck women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Otterbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Otterbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otterbeck 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Otterbeck. 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 188 military records available for the last name Otterbeck. For the veterans among your Otterbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otterbeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Otterbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Otterbeck in 1962 was 76, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Otterbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otterbeck 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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