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Odelin Family History

Odelin 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: Delin, Melin, Helin, Devin, Belin, Dulin, Olin, Odell, Dolin, Oden

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Where is the Odelin family from?

You can see how Odelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Odelin families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Odelin's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Odelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odelin 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 Odelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odelin. 100% of Odelin 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Odelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odelin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Odelin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Odelin. For the veterans among your Odelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odelin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Odelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Odelin in 1968 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odelin 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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