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Odewahn Family History

Odewahn 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: Dewan, Dean, Dehn, Dewart, Degan, Devan, Oden, Dejohn, Deman

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Where is the Odewahn family from?

You can see how Odewahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odewahn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Odewahn families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Odewahn's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Odewahn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Odewahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odewahn 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Odewahn. 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 Odewahn. For the veterans among your Odewahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odewahn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Odewahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Odewahn in 1971 was 82, and 97 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odewahn 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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