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Oderwald Family History

Oderwald 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: Odenwald, Berwald, Rodewald, Dewald, Baerwald, Oswald, Ewald, Seewald

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Where is the Oderwald family from?

You can see how Oderwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oderwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oderwald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Oderwald families living in Illinois. This was about 82% of all the recorded Oderwald's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oderwald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oderwald 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 Oderwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oderwald. 50% of Oderwald 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Oderwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Oderwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oderwald 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Oderwald. 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 174 military records available for the last name Oderwald. For the veterans among your Oderwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oderwald lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Oderwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oderwald in 1966 was 70, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oderwald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oderwald 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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