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Odum Family History

Odum Surname Meaning

English: variant of Odom. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Odum family from?

You can see how Odum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Odum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Odum family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Odum's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Odum families in 1891.
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What did your Odum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odum. 30% of Odum men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Odum women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odum were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Operator
    4%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Seamstress
    7%
  • Maid
    6%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Odum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odum 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Odum. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Odum. For the veterans among your Odum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odum lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Odum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Odum in 1945 was 23, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odum 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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