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Odams Family History

Odams Surname Meaning

variant of Odam with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Odams family from?

You can see how Odams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odams family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Odams families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Odams families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Odams's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Odams families in 1891.
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What did your Odams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builder decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Odams. 100% of Odams men worked as a Builder decorator and 100% of Odams women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Builder decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Odams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odams 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Odams. 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 181 military records available for the last name Odams. For the veterans among your Odams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odams lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Odams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Odams in 1970 was 69, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odams 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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