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Oddie Family History

Oddie Surname Meaning

see Oddy.

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


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Where is the Oddie family from?

You can see how Oddie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oddie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oddie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Oddie families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Oddie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oddie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oddie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oddie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oddie. 72% of Oddie 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Helper
    29%

What Oddie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Oddie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oddie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Oddie. 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 664 military records available for the last name Oddie. For the veterans among your Oddie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oddie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oddie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Oddie in 1963 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oddie 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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