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Odesser Family History

Odesser 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: Desser, Messer, Tesser, Oeser, Dosser, Presser, Dessert, Lesser

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Where is the Odesser family from?

You can see how Odesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odesser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Odesser family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Odesser's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Odesser families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Odesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odesser 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 Odesser. 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 130 military records available for the last name Odesser. For the veterans among your Odesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odesser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Odesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Odesser in 1966 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odesser 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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