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Odley Family History

Odley 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: Onley, Bodley, Oxley, Oley, Godley, Osley, Adley, Olley, Ooley, Odle

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Where is the Odley family from?

You can see how Odley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Odley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Odley families living in Essex. This was about 92% of all the recorded Odley's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Odley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odley 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 Odley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odley. 50% of Odley men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Odley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odley 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Odley. 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 43 military records available for the last name Odley. For the veterans among your Odley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Odley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Odley in 1968 was 85, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odley 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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