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Odempsey Family History

Odempsey 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: Dempsey, Dempster, Empey, Demey, Deprey, Demps, Demsky, Temple

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Where is the Odempsey family from?

You can see how Odempsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odempsey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Odempsey family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Odempsey's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Odempsey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odempsey 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 762 census records available for the last name Odempsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odempsey 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Odempsey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Odempsey. For the veterans among your Odempsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odempsey lifespan?

Average Odempsey life expectancy in 1967 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odempsey 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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