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Van Otterloo Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from a place called Otterloo in Gelderland near Arnhem.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Van Otterloo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Otterloo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Otterloo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Van Otterloo families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Van Otterloo's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Van Otterloo families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Van Otterloo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Otterloo 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Van Otterloo. 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 133 military records available for the last name Van Otterloo. For the veterans among your Van Otterloo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Otterloo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Van Otterloo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Van Otterloo in 1969 was 91, and 82 in 2004.

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