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Odens Family History

Odens 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, Oden, Owens, Edens, Eden, Boden, Rodes, Oder, Ades, Oren

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Where is the Odens family from?

You can see how Odens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Odens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Odens family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Odens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Odens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Odens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odens. 30% of Odens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Odens women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Odens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odens 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Odens. 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 128 military records available for the last name Odens. For the veterans among your Odens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odens lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Odens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Odens in 1958 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odens 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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