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Otthoffer Family History

Otthoffer 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: Potthoff, Osthoff, Olthoff, Stoffer, Hoffer, Otter, Outhouse, Huffer

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Where is the Otthoffer family from?

You can see how Otthoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otthoffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Otthoffer family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Otthoffer's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Otthoffer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Otthoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otthoffer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Otthoffer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Otthoffer. For the veterans among your Otthoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otthoffer lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Otthoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Otthoffer in 1982 was 66, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otthoffer 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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