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Oddan Family History

Oddan 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: Odden, Bogdan, Dean, Duan, Osman, Organ, Jordan, Madan, Oman, Oda

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Where is the Oddan family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oddan 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 Oddan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oddan. 100% of Oddan men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Oddan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oddan 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Oddan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Oddan. For the veterans among your Oddan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oddan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Oddan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Oddan in 1963 was 96, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oddan 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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