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Odwire Family History

Odwire 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: Dwire, Wire, Admire, Goldwire, Swire, Dewire, Dore, Squire, Spire

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Where is the Odwire family from?

You can see how Odwire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odwire family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Odwire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Odwire families living in Connecticut. This was about 46% of all the recorded Odwire's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Odwire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odwire 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 78 census records available for the last name Odwire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odwire 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Odwire. 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 4 military records available for the last name Odwire. For the veterans among your Odwire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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