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Odemann Family History

Odemann 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: Demann, Ohlmann, Edelmann, Obermann, Rosemann, Deman, Rodeman, Ohmann

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odemann 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 13 census records available for the last name Odemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odemann 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 Odemann. 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 9 military records available for the last name Odemann. For the veterans among your Odemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odemann lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Odemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Odemann in 1972 was 75, and 79 in 1978.

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