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Otterbein Family History

Otterbein Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German oter ‘otter’ + bein ‘bone leg’; its precise application is unclear.

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


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Where is the Otterbein family from?

You can see how Otterbein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Otterbein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Otterbein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Otterbein families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Otterbein's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Otterbein families in 1911.
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What did your Otterbein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Otterbein. 50% of Otterbein men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Otterbein women worked as a Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Rancher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%

What Otterbein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Otterbein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Otterbein 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Otterbein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 675 military records available for the last name Otterbein. For the veterans among your Otterbein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Otterbein lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Otterbein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Otterbein in 1955 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Otterbein 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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