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Oddson Family History

Oddson 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: Goodson, Ohlson, Oveson, Okeson, Hudson, Woodson, Odden, Dyson

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Where is the Oddson family from?

You can see how Oddson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oddson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Oddson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Oddson family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Oddson's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Oddson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oddson 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 Oddson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oddson. 42% of Oddson 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
    42%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oddson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oddson 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Oddson. 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 103 military records available for the last name Oddson. For the veterans among your Oddson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oddson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oddson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oddson in 1963 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oddson 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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