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Odam Family History

Odam Surname Meaning

English: variant of Odom.

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


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Where is the Odam family from?

You can see how Odam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Odam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Odam families living in Devon. This was about 21% of all the recorded Odam's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Odam families in 1891.
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What did your Odam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bookbinder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Odam. 25% of Odam men worked as a Bookbinder and 93% of Odam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odam were Schoolmaster and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bookbinder
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Painter decorator
    25%
  • Schoolmaster
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Odam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odam 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Odam. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Odam. For the veterans among your Odam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odam lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Odam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Odam in 1962 was 82, and 38 in 2004.

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