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Otterbach Family History

Otterbach 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: Utterback, Orbach, Hollerbach, Feuerbach, Auerbach, Averbach

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Where is the Otterbach family from?

You can see how Otterbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otterbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Otterbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Otterbach families living in Essex. This was about 90% of all the recorded Otterbach's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Otterbach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otterbach 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 Otterbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Otterbach. 34% of Otterbach 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
    34%
  • Real Estate
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

What Otterbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Otterbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otterbach 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Otterbach. 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 377 military records available for the last name Otterbach. For the veterans among your Otterbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otterbach lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Otterbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Otterbach in 1944 was 39, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Otterbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otterbach 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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