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Odegarden Family History

Odegarden 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: Teegarden, Dearden, Odegard, Tegarden, Odegaard, Bearden, Wyngarden

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Where is the Odegarden family from?

You can see how Odegarden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odegarden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Odegarden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Odegarden families living in Minnesota. This was about 90% of all the recorded Odegarden's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Odegarden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odegarden 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 Odegarden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odegarden. 100% of Odegarden 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%

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Odegarden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odegarden 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Odegarden. 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 12 military records available for the last name Odegarden. For the veterans among your Odegarden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odegarden lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Odegarden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Odegarden in 1978 was 87, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odegarden 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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