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Odbert Family History

Odbert Surname Meaning

see Odber.

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


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Where is the Odbert family from?

You can see how Odbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Odbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Odbert family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Odbert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Odbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Odbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odbert. 100% of Odbert men worked as an Engineer and 100% of Odbert women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Odbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odbert 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Odbert. 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 258 military records available for the last name Odbert. For the veterans among your Odbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odbert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Odbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Odbert in 1962 was 47, and 87 in 2001.

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