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Odhner Family History

Odhner 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: Zehner, Oder, Ohler, Bodner, Ohmer, Ortner, Lohner, Rohner, Lahner

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Where is the Odhner family from?

You can see how Odhner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odhner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Odhner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 3 Odhner families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Odhner's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Odhner families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odhner 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 Odhner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odhner. 100% of Odhner men worked as a Plumber.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plumber
    100%

What Odhner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Odhner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odhner 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Odhner. 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 54 military records available for the last name Odhner. For the veterans among your Odhner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odhner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Odhner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Odhner in 1953 was 49, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Odhner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odhner 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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