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Odehnal Family History

Odehnal 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: Dehnel, Dehn, Odell, Oden, Oehl, Debnam, Fehnel, Deal, Dehner

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Where is the Odehnal family from?

You can see how Odehnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odehnal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Odehnal family living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Odehnal's in USA. Illinois and 5 other states had the highest population of Odehnal families in 1920.
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What did your Odehnal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odehnal. 100% of Odehnal men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Odehnal women worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Odehnal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Odehnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odehnal 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Odehnal. 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 74 military records available for the last name Odehnal. For the veterans among your Odehnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odehnal lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Odehnal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Odehnal in 1952 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odehnal 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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