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Odermatt Family History

Odermatt Surname Meaning

Swiss German and German: Alemannic form of Swiss German Andermatt a topographic name based on the prepositional phrase an der Matte ‘by the meadow’ (used for haying) from Middle High German mate.

This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Odermatt family from?

You can see how Odermatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odermatt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Odermatt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Odermatt family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Odermatt's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Odermatt families in 1901.
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What did your Odermatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odermatt. 47% of Odermatt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Operator
    16%
  • Office Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Odermatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odermatt 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Odermatt. 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 372 military records available for the last name Odermatt. For the veterans among your Odermatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odermatt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Odermatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Odermatt in 1963 was 52, and 47 in 2004.

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