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Otdoerfer Family History

Otdoerfer 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: Toepfer, Doerfler, Alderfer, Stoermer, Doerrer, Doerner, Dormer

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Where is the Otdoerfer family from?

You can see how Otdoerfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otdoerfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Otdoerfer families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Otdoerfer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Otdoerfer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Otdoerfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otdoerfer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Otdoerfer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Otdoerfer. For the veterans among your Otdoerfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otdoerfer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Otdoerfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Otdoerfer in 1963 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otdoerfer 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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