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Odeh Family History

Odeh Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly the Levant): from a variant of the Arabic term ʿawdah which basically means ‘return’ but can specifically refer to ‘repatriation’.

West African (Nigeria): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Odeh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odeh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Odeh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Odeh family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Odeh's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Odeh families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Odeh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odeh 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Odeh. 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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There are 68 military records available for the last name Odeh. For the veterans among your Odeh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odeh lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Odeh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Odeh in 1972 was 43, and 60 in 2004.

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