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Oddey Family History

Oddey Surname Meaning

see Oddy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Oddey family from?

You can see how Oddey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oddey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oddey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Oddey families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oddey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oddey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oddey 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 Oddey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oddey. 82% of Oddey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Inspection Viewer In Ball Bearing Factory
    19%

What Oddey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Oddey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oddey 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Oddey. 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 54 military records available for the last name Oddey. For the veterans among your Oddey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oddey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Oddey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oddey in 1969 was 53, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oddey 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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