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Odya Family History

Odya 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: Oda, Boda, Ida, Body, Oder, Toda, Goda, Ota, Roda, Ory

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Where is the Odya family from?

You can see how Odya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Odya families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Odya's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Odya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odya 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 Odya ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Contractor
    100%

What Odya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Odya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odya 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Odya. 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 53 military records available for the last name Odya. For the veterans among your Odya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odya lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Odya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Odya in 1965 was 82, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odya 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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