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Odgen Family History

Odgen 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: Oden, Odden, Hodgen, Dodgen, Hagen, Olsen, Eden, Organ, Boden, Offen

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Where is the Odgen family from?

You can see how Odgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odgen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Odgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Odgen families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Odgen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Odgen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odgen 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 Odgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bakers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Odgen. 100% of Odgen men worked as a Bakers Labourer and 87% of Odgen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bakers Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Cotton Spinner
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Odgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odgen 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Odgen. 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 355 military records available for the last name Odgen. For the veterans among your Odgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odgen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Odgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Odgen in 1964 was 76, and 36 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odgen 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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