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Odett Family History

Odett 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: Odette, Ott, Brett, Oest, Rowett, Oder, Dent, Flett, Lovett, Oneto

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Where is the Odett family from?

You can see how Odett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Odett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Odett family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Odett's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Odett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odett 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 Odett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odett. 50% of Odett men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Odett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odett 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Odett. 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 336 military records available for the last name Odett. For the veterans among your Odett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Odett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Odett in 1965 was 87, and 28 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Odett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odett 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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