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Odoms Family History

Odoms Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Odom. This surname is not found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Odoms family from?

You can see how Odoms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odoms family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Odoms families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Odoms families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Odoms's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Odoms families in 1911.
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What did your Odoms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odoms. 40% of Odoms men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Odoms women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odoms were Porter and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Porter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Odoms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odoms 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Odoms. 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 389 military records available for the last name Odoms. For the veterans among your Odoms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odoms lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Odoms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Odoms in 1959 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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