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Odar Family History

Odar 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: Omar, Oda, Oder, Dar, Odor, Godar, Bear, Over, Day, Boda

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Where is the Odar family from?

You can see how Odar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Odar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Odar family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Odar's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Odar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odar 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 Odar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odar. 100% of Odar men worked as a 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
    100%

What Odar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Odar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odar 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Odar. 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 59 military records available for the last name Odar. For the veterans among your Odar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Odar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Odar in 1966 was 84, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odar 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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