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Ottenhoff Family History

Ottenhoff 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: Butenhoff, Steinhoff, Potthoff, Osthoff, Olthoff, Ostendorf

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Where is the Ottenhoff family from?

You can see how Ottenhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottenhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ottenhoff families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ottenhoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ottenhoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ottenhoff 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 Ottenhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ottenhoff. 100% of Ottenhoff men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Ottenhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Ottenhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottenhoff 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Ottenhoff. 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 51 military records available for the last name Ottenhoff. For the veterans among your Ottenhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottenhoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Ottenhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ottenhoff in 1962 was 84, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottenhoff 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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