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Ottmers Family History

Ottmers Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Ottmar.

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


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Where is the Ottmers family from?

You can see how Ottmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ottmers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ottmers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Ottmers families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ottmers's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ottmers families in 1880.
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What did your Ottmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ottmers. 40% of Ottmers men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Concrete Worker
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Ottmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ottmers 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Ottmers. 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 133 military records available for the last name Ottmers. For the veterans among your Ottmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ottmers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ottmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ottmers in 1963 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ottmers 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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