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Odeens Family History

Odeens 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: Ovens, Dees, Oden, Bodeen, Deeds, Owens, Odden, Odgers, Desens, Deen

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Where is the Odeens family from?

You can see how Odeens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odeens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Odeens family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Odeens's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Odeens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odeens 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 11 census records available for the last name Odeens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odeens 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Odeens. 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 58 military records available for the last name Odeens. For the veterans among your Odeens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odeens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Odeens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Odeens in 1963 was 63, and 64 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odeens 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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