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Odem Family History

Odem Surname Meaning

English: variant of Odom.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Odem family from?

You can see how Odem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Odem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Odem families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Odem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Odem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odem 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 Odem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odem. 35% of Odem men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Odem women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odem were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Laundress
    13%
  • Maid
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Odem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odem 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Odem. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Odem. For the veterans among your Odem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odem lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Odem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Odem in 1952 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odem 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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