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Odenthal Family History

Odenthal Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Odenthal northeast of Cologne formerly named Udendar from a prehistoric creek name Udandra.

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


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Where is the Odenthal family from?

You can see how Odenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odenthal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Odenthal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Odenthal families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Odenthal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Odenthal families in 1880.
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What did your Odenthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odenthal. 27% of Odenthal men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Odenthal women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odenthal were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Odenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odenthal 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Odenthal. 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 751 military records available for the last name Odenthal. For the veterans among your Odenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odenthal lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Odenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Odenthal in 1957 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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