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Odolf Family History

Odolf 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: Adolf, Wolf, Doll, Rolf, Dole, Nolf, Odell, Odom, Rudolf, Dolfi

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Where is the Odolf family from?

You can see how Odolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odolf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Odolf family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Odolf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Odolf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odolf 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 Odolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Buyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odolf. 100% of Odolf women worked as a Buyer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Buyer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Odolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odolf 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Odolf. 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 12 military records available for the last name Odolf. For the veterans among your Odolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odolf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Odolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Odolf in 1968 was 72, and 92 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odolf 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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