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Odenwaelder Family History

Odenwaelder 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: Odenweller, Odenwald, Oxenreider, Den Herder, Dingfelder, De Waele

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Where is the Odenwaelder family from?

You can see how Odenwaelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odenwaelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Odenwaelder families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Odenwaelder family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Odenwaelder's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Odenwaelder families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Odenwaelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odenwaelder 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Odenwaelder. 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 4 military records available for the last name Odenwaelder. For the veterans among your Odenwaelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odenwaelder lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Odenwaelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Odenwaelder in 1991 was 64, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odenwaelder 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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