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Odenbach Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Odenbach in Rhineland-Palatinate or in some cases possibly from Ödenbach in Baden-Württemberg.

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


Similar surnames: Dernbach, Rosenbach, Dubach, Rodenbeck, Bollenbach, Altenbach, Delach

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Where is the Odenbach family from?

You can see how Odenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odenbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Odenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Odenbach families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Odenbach's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Odenbach families in 1911.
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What did your Odenbach ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Odenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odenbach 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Odenbach. 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 Odenbach. For the veterans among your Odenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odenbach lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Odenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Odenbach in 1955 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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