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Otthofer Family History

Otthofer 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: Otter, Ottinger, Potthoff, Hofer, Osthoff, Schofer, Longhofer

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Where is the Otthofer family from?

You can see how Otthofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otthofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Otthofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Otthofer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Otthofer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Otthofer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Otthofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otthofer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Otthofer. 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 23 military records available for the last name Otthofer. For the veterans among your Otthofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otthofer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Otthofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Otthofer in 1968 was 71, and 100 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otthofer 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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