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Odolph Family History

Odolph 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: Dolph, Adolph, Delph, Dolch, Ludolph, Rudolph, Rolph, Doll, Dole

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Where is the Odolph family from?

You can see how Odolph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odolph family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Odolph families living in Georgia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Odolph's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Odolph families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odolph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Odolph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odolph 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Odolph. 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 10 military records available for the last name Odolph. For the veterans among your Odolph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odolph lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Odolph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Odolph in 1965 was 82, and 72 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odolph 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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