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Otzelberger Family History

Otzelberger 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: Katzenberger, Spielberger, Rothenberger, Offenberger, Litzenberger

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Where is the Otzelberger family from?

You can see how Otzelberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otzelberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Otzelberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Otzelberger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 91% of all the recorded Otzelberger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Otzelberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otzelberger 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 Otzelberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Otzelberger. 50% of Otzelberger men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Otzelberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Otzelberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otzelberger 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Otzelberger. 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 114 military records available for the last name Otzelberger. For the veterans among your Otzelberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otzelberger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Otzelberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Otzelberger in 1964 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otzelberger 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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