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Odden Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads so named from the definite singular form of odde from Old Norse oddi ‘headland’. English (of Norman origin): variant of Oden 3 and

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


Similar surnames: Osen, Olden, Oren, Oen, Olsen, Elden, Eden, Ouren, Ogden, Kolden

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Where is the Odden family from?

You can see how Odden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Odden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Odden families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Odden's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Odden families in 1911.
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What did your Odden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Odden. 100% of Odden men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Odden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odden 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 795 immigration records available for the last name Odden. 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 566 military records available for the last name Odden. For the veterans among your Odden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odden lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Odden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Odden in 1948 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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