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Otterblad Family History

Otterblad 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: Otterman, Osterland, Otterbein, Otter, Osterberg, Overland, Tremblay

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Where is the Otterblad family from?

You can see how Otterblad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otterblad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Otterblad families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Otterblad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Otterblad families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Otterblad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otterblad 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Otterblad. 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 28 military records available for the last name Otterblad. For the veterans among your Otterblad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otterblad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Otterblad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Otterblad in 1966 was 75, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otterblad 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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