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Otterdahl Family History

Otterdahl 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: Oftedahl, Offerdahl, Underdahl, Westerdahl, Berdahl, Otterman

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Where is the Otterdahl family from?

You can see how Otterdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otterdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Otterdahl families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Otterdahl's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Otterdahl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Otterdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otterdahl 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Otterdahl. 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 30 military records available for the last name Otterdahl. For the veterans among your Otterdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otterdahl lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Otterdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Otterdahl in 1971 was 57, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otterdahl 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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