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Odewald Family History

Odewald 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: Rodewald, Dewald, Odenwald, Oswald, Ewald, Seewald, Ostwald, Niewald

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Where is the Odewald family from?

You can see how Odewald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odewald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Odewald families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Odewald's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Odewald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odewald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Odewald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odewald 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Odewald. 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 28 military records available for the last name Odewald. For the veterans among your Odewald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odewald lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1984, in the United States, Odewald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Odewald in 1965 was 60, and 96 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Odewald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odewald 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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