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Odelius Family History

Odelius 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: Chelius, Melius, Delis, Melis, Elias, Julius, Darius, Delos, Melhus

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Where is the Odelius family from?

You can see how Odelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odelius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Odelius family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Odelius's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Odelius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odelius 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 Odelius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odelius. 100% of Odelius men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Odelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odelius 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Odelius. 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 10 military records available for the last name Odelius. For the veterans among your Odelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odelius lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Odelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Odelius in 1964 was 76, and 21 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odelius 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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