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Odenkirchen Family History

Odenkirchen 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: Bordenkircher, Kirchen, Eichen, Kinchen, Kitchen, Odekirk, Dentice

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Where is the Odenkirchen family from?

You can see how Odenkirchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odenkirchen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Odenkirchen families living in Connecticut. This was about 75% of all the recorded Odenkirchen's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Odenkirchen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Odenkirchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odenkirchen 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Odenkirchen. 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 76 military records available for the last name Odenkirchen. For the veterans among your Odenkirchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odenkirchen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Odenkirchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Odenkirchen in 1963 was 80, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odenkirchen 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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