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Odermott Family History

Odermott 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: Odermatt, Dermott, Mcdermott, Demott, Mcdermitt, Hergott, Overholt

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Where is the Odermott family from?

You can see how Odermott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odermott family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Odermott families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Odermott's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Odermott families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odermott 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 Odermott ancestors do for a living?

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

What Odermott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Odermott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odermott 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Odermott. 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 57 military records available for the last name Odermott. For the veterans among your Odermott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odermott lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Odermott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Odermott in 1964 was 77, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Odermott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odermott 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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