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Ottenbacker Family History

Ottenbacker 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: Ottenbacher, Offenbacker, Offenbacher, Motsenbocker, Overacker

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Where is the Ottenbacker family from?

You can see how Ottenbacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottenbacker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ottenbacker families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ottenbacker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ottenbacker families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Ottenbacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottenbacker 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ottenbacker. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ottenbacker. For the veterans among your Ottenbacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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