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Otterback Family History

Otterback 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, Overbeck, Oberbeck, Otterman, Otterbein, Louderback, Otter

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Where is the Otterback family from?

You can see how Otterback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otterback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Otterback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Otterback families living in Virginia. This was about 20% of all the recorded Otterback's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Otterback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otterback 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 Otterback ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Otterback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Otterback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otterback 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Otterback. 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 Otterback. For the veterans among your Otterback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otterback lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Otterback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Otterback in 1962 was 84, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otterback 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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