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Odham Family History

Odham Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Odom. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Odham family from?

You can see how Odham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Odham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Odham families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Odham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Odham families in 1891.
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What did your Odham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Odham. 100% of Odham 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Odham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Odham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odham 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Odham. 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 278 military records available for the last name Odham. For the veterans among your Odham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odham lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Odham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Odham in 1961 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odham 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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