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Ottburg Family History

Ottburg 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: Ostberg, Walburg, Otter, Burg, Limburg, Osberg, Homburg, Hamburg

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Where is the Ottburg family from?

You can see how Ottburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ottburg family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottburg's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Ottburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Ottburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottburg 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ottburg. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ottburg. For the veterans among your Ottburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottburg lifespan?

Average Ottburg life expectancy in 1964 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottburg 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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