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Odesky Family History

Odesky 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: Olesky, Lesky, Oleski, Volesky, Demsky, Chesky, Desy, Molesky

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Where is the Odesky family from?

You can see how Odesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odesky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Odesky families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Odesky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Odesky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odesky 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 Odesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odesky. 50% of Odesky men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    50%
  • Attendant
    50%

What Odesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Odesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odesky 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Odesky. 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 36 military records available for the last name Odesky. For the veterans among your Odesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odesky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Odesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Odesky in 1966 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Odesky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odesky 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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