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Odore Family History

Odore 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: Dore, Odor, Moore, More, Dove, Oder, Dole, Shore, Ore, Gore

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Where is the Odore family from?

You can see how Odore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odore family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Odore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Odore families living in Mississippi. This was about 25% of all the recorded Odore's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Odore families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odore 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 Odore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odore. 100% of Odore men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Odore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odore 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Odore. 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 34 military records available for the last name Odore. For the veterans among your Odore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odore lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Odore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Odore in 1959 was 63, and 22 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odore 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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