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Odan Family History

Odan 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: Oman, Oda, Olan, Oden, Adan, Oran, Dan, Ogan, Onan, Ozan

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Where is the Odan family from?

You can see how Odan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Odan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Odan families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Odan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Odan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odan 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 Odan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odan. 32% of Odan men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Odan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odan were Farming and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Butcher
    13%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Odan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Odan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odan 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Odan. 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 140 military records available for the last name Odan. For the veterans among your Odan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Odan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Odan in 1964 was 84, and 101 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odan 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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