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Odda Family History

Odda Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oda, Oddo, Oddy, Rodda, Oddi, Sada, Boda, Rada, Ida, Buda

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Where is the Odda family from?

You can see how Odda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odda family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Odda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Odda family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Odda's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Odda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Odda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odda. 100% of Odda men worked as a Miner and 100% of Odda women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Odda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Odda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odda 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Odda. 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 7 military records available for the last name Odda. For the veterans among your Odda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odda lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Odda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Odda in 1972 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Odda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odda 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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