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Ottendorf Family History

Ottendorf 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: Ostendorf, Ohlendorf, Hattendorf, Mittendorf, Altendorf, Bettendorf

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Where is the Ottendorf family from?

You can see how Ottendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ottendorf families living in Missouri. This was about 78% of all the recorded Ottendorf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ottendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottendorf 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 Ottendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ottendorf. 60% of Ottendorf men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Ottendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Ottendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottendorf 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ottendorf. 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 67 military records available for the last name Ottendorf. For the veterans among your Ottendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottendorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ottendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ottendorf in 1963 was 69, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottendorf 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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