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Odren Family History

Odren 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: Oren, Oden, Odden, Ouren, Ohren, Ogren, Orren, Drew, Olsen, Eden

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Where is the Odren family from?

You can see how Odren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Odren families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Odren families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Odren's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Odren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odren 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 Odren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odren. 60% of Odren men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Odren women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odren were Clerk and Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Odren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Odren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odren 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Odren. 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 111 military records available for the last name Odren. For the veterans among your Odren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odren lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Odren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Odren in 1964 was 68, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odren 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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