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Oddom Family History

Oddom 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: Odom, Oddo, Doom, Dom, Ondo, Odden, Odor, Odham, Oddy, Odum

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Where is the Oddom family from?

You can see how Oddom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oddom family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Oddom family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oddom's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Oddom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oddom 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 30 census records available for the last name Oddom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oddom 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oddom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Oddom. For the veterans among your Oddom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oddom lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Oddom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oddom in 1979 was 76, and 86 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oddom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oddom 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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