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Odensos Family History

Odensos 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: Denson, Dennis, Benson, Denton, Delos, Ovens, Stenson, Sorenson, Oden

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Where is the Odensos family from?

You can see how Odensos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odensos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Odensos family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Odensos's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Odensos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odensos 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 Odensos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odensos. 100% of Odensos women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Odensos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odensos 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Odensos. 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 24 military records available for the last name Odensos. For the veterans among your Odensos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odensos lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Odensos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Odensos in 1973 was 91, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odensos 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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