Researching Otto Neu
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 3 people with the Neu surname? In that year Neu was ranked number 3576 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Otto means "Form of OTHELLO. Prosperous" and is of Teutonic origin.
Records of Otto Neu on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Otto Neu and the Neu Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 3038 people with the Neu surname in the USA? Neu is ranked number 156 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Otto Neu
Otto Neu
Otto Adam Neu (September 24, 1894 – September 19, 1932) was a shortstop who played briefly in Major League Baseball during the 1917 season. Listed at, 170 lb., Neu batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Springfield, Ohio.
Neu was a major leaguer whose career, statistically speaking, was similar to that of Moonlight Graham. Previously, he had played minor league baseball for the Senators, Indians and Browns organizations, and made his majors debut on July 10, 1917 with the Browns, appearing for them in a game against the Yankees at Sportsman's Park.
But Neu did not have a fielding chance or turn at-bat, and never appeared in a major league game again. Following his playing retirement he worked as a salesman.
Neu died of intestinal influenza in Kenton, Ohio, five days short of his 38th birthday.
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