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Otterbridge Family History

Otterbridge 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: Outerbridge, Stembridge, Delbridge, Etheridge, Stockbridge, Corbridge

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Where is the Otterbridge family from?

You can see how Otterbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otterbridge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Otterbridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Otterbridge families living in Tennessee. This was about 89% of all the recorded Otterbridge's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Otterbridge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Otterbridge 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 Otterbridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Otterbridge. 60% of Otterbridge men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Otterbridge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Otterbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otterbridge 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Otterbridge. 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 Otterbridge. For the veterans among your Otterbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otterbridge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Otterbridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Otterbridge in 1964 was 70, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otterbridge 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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