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Otterholt Family History

Otterholt 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: Osterholt, Overholt, Osterholm, Osterhout, Atherholt, Otterson

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Where is the Otterholt family from?

You can see how Otterholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otterholt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Otterholt families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Otterholt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Otterholt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otterholt 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 Otterholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Otterholt. 100% of Otterholt men worked as a Manager and 100% of Otterholt women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Otterholt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Otterholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otterholt 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Otterholt. 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 35 military records available for the last name Otterholt. For the veterans among your Otterholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otterholt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Otterholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Otterholt in 1969 was 76, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otterholt 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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