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Othmer Family History

Othmer 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: Ohmer, Otter, Ohler, Boehmer, Rehmer, Rother, Othman, Omer, Nehmer

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Where is the Othmer family from?

You can see how Othmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Othmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Othmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Othmer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Othmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Othmer families in 1891.
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What did your Othmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Othmer. 42% of Othmer men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Othmer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Othmer were Clerk and Housemaid.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housemaid
    40%

What Othmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Othmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Othmer 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Othmer. 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 245 military records available for the last name Othmer. For the veterans among your Othmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Othmer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Othmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Othmer in 1964 was 84, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Othmer 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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