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Odger Family History

Odger Surname Meaning

see Ogier.

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


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Where is the Odger family from?

You can see how Odger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Odger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Odger families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Odger's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Odger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odger 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 Odger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Odger. 50% of Odger men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Odger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Builder Heavy Wk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Odger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Odger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odger 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Odger. 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 371 military records available for the last name Odger. For the veterans among your Odger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Odger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Odger in 1966 was 34, and 73 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Odger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odger 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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