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Odil Family History

Odil 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: Kil, Orio, Peil, Oda, Oder, Keil, Fail, Dill, Godel, Edel

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Where is the Odil family from?

You can see how Odil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odil family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Odil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Odil families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Odil's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Odil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odil 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 Odil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odil. 50% of Odil men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Odil women worked as a Stenographer.

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Odil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Odil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odil 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Odil. 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 174 military records available for the last name Odil. For the veterans among your Odil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odil lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Odil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Odil in 1960 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odil 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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