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Odge Family History

Odge 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: Lodge, Hodge, Edge, Ode, Dodge, Fodge, Odle, Bodge, Oge, Loge

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Where is the Odge family from?

You can see how Odge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Odge families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Odge family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Odge's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Odge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odge 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 Odge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Odge. 100% of Odge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Odge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odge 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Odge. 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 22 military records available for the last name Odge. For the veterans among your Odge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odge lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Odge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Odge in 1982 was 93, and 46 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odge 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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