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Odglen Family History

Odglen 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: Glen, Dolen, Dalen, Oden, Olen, Ogle, Edgley, Odden, Ogden, Edgren

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Where is the Odglen family from?

You can see how Odglen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odglen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Odglen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Odglen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Odglen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odglen 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 12 census records available for the last name Odglen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odglen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Odglen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Odglen. For the veterans among your Odglen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odglen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Odglen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Odglen in 1977 was 74, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odglen 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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