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Oddis Family History

Oddis 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: Addis, Oddi, Idris, Rodis, Orris, Uddin, Boddie, Duis, Odden, Dodds

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Where is the Oddis family from?

You can see how Oddis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oddis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Oddis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Oddis families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Oddis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oddis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oddis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Oddis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oddis 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Oddis. 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 33 military records available for the last name Oddis. For the veterans among your Oddis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oddis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Oddis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oddis in 1969 was 64, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oddis 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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