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Oteri Family History

Oteri Surname Meaning

Italian: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements audha ‘power wealth’ or alda ‘old wise’ + hari heri ‘army’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oteri family from?

You can see how Oteri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oteri family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oteri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Oteri families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Oteri's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Oteri families in 1880.
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What did your Oteri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oteri. 25% of Oteri men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Oteri women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oteri were New Worker and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Butcher
    22%
  • Barber
    15%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Stitcher
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Oteri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Oteri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oteri 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Oteri. 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 286 military records available for the last name Oteri. For the veterans among your Oteri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oteri lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Oteri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Oteri in 1952 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oteri 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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