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Otler Family History

Otler 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: Ostler, Otter, Oyler, Ohler, Cotler, Oller, Kotler, Osler, Oiler

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Where is the Otler family from?

You can see how Otler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Otler family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Otler's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Otler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otler 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 Otler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Silk Weaver was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Otler. 100% of Otler men worked as a Silk Weaver.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Silk Weaver
    100%

What Otler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Otler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otler 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Otler. 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 475 military records available for the last name Otler. For the veterans among your Otler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otler lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Otler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Otler in 1979 was 55, and 46 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otler 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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