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Odendahl Family History

Odendahl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Odenthal.

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


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Where is the Odendahl family from?

You can see how Odendahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odendahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Odendahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Odendahl families living in Louisiana. This was about 52% of all the recorded Odendahl's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Odendahl families in 1880.
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What did your Odendahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odendahl. 60% of Odendahl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Odendahl women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Helper
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Odendahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Odendahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odendahl 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Odendahl. 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 303 military records available for the last name Odendahl. For the veterans among your Odendahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odendahl lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Odendahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Odendahl in 1952 was 22, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odendahl 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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