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Odit Family History

Odit 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: Ott, Ort, Oest, Orio, Oda, Oder, Ost, Din, Bodin, Rodis

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Where is the Odit family from?

You can see how Odit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Odit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Odit family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Odit's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Odit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Odit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odit 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Odit. 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 37 military records available for the last name Odit. For the veterans among your Odit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Odit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Odit in 1965 was 80, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odit 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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