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Odenwalder Family History

Odenwalder 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, De Wilde, Obenauer, Dengler, Oppenlander

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Where is the Odenwalder family from?

You can see how Odenwalder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odenwalder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Odenwalder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Odenwalder families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Odenwalder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Odenwalder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odenwalder 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 Odenwalder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odenwalder. 29% of Odenwalder men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Odenwalder women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odenwalder were Foreman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    29%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Farm Operator
    15%
  • Foreman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Odenwalder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Odenwalder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odenwalder 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Odenwalder. 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 205 military records available for the last name Odenwalder. For the veterans among your Odenwalder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odenwalder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Odenwalder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Odenwalder in 1963 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odenwalder 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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