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Odie Family History

Odie Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined. In the US it is found mainly among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Odie family from?

You can see how Odie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Odie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Odie families living in Glamorgan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Odie's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Odie families in 1891.
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What did your Odie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odie. 58% of Odie men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Odie women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odie were Farm Laborer and Laundress.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Odie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odie 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Odie. 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 218 military records available for the last name Odie. For the veterans among your Odie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Odie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Odie in 1962 was 67, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odie 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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