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Ottenwalder Family History

Ottenwalder 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, Oppenlander, Kostenbader, Odenweller, Odenwald

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Where is the Ottenwalder family from?

You can see how Ottenwalder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottenwalder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottenwalder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ottenwalder families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ottenwalder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ottenwalder families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Ottenwalder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottenwalder 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ottenwalder. 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 34 military records available for the last name Ottenwalder. For the veterans among your Ottenwalder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottenwalder lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Ottenwalder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ottenwalder in 1967 was 60, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottenwalder 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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