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Oter Family History

Oter 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: Over, Oster, Ober, Otter, Oder, Soter, Ozer, Otero, Oser, Omer

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Where is the Oter family from?

You can see how Oter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Oter families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oter's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Oter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oter 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 Oter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Oter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Oter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oter 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Oter. 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 69 military records available for the last name Oter. For the veterans among your Oter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oter lifespan?

Average Oter life expectancy in 2002 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oter 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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