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Odes Family History

Odes 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: Rodes, Oder, Ades, Lodes, Oden, Hodes, Oles, Ode, Edes, Odeh

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Where is the Odes family from?

You can see how Odes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Odes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Odes family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Odes's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Odes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odes 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 Odes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odes. 58% of Odes men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Odes women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odes were Laborer and School Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Odes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odes 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Odes. 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 579 military records available for the last name Odes. For the veterans among your Odes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Odes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Odes in 1965 was 75, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odes 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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