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Otterby Family History

Otterby 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: Otter, Overby, Ottey, Oster, Terry, Cotter, Zotter, Overly, Overy

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Where is the Otterby family from?

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

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Otterby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Otterby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otterby 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Otterby. 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 47 military records available for the last name Otterby. For the veterans among your Otterby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otterby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Otterby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Otterby in 1962 was 68, and 107 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Otterby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otterby 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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