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Odierna Family History

Odierna 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: Odierno, Odiorne, Oder, Riera, Dier, Cerna, Tiernan, Taverna, Perna

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Where is the Odierna family from?

You can see how Odierna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odierna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Odierna families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Odierna's in USA. New York had the highest population of Odierna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odierna 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 Odierna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Die Maker and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odierna. 34% of Odierna men worked as a Die Maker and 34% of Odierna women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odierna were Laborer and Operator.

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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

  • Die Maker
    34%
  • Barber
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Finisher
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Odierna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Odierna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odierna 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Odierna. 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 84 military records available for the last name Odierna. For the veterans among your Odierna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odierna lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Odierna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Odierna in 1965 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odierna 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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