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Odower Family History

Odower 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: Dower, Flower, Gower, Power, Bower, Oder, Tower, Blower, Dover, Mower

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odower 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 57 census records available for the last name Odower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odower 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Odower. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Odower. For the veterans among your Odower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odower lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Odower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Odower in 1966 was 92, and 82 in 2001.

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