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Odiens Family History

Odiens 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: Ovens, Oden, Oien, Dies, Dienst, Odierno, Owens, Odden, Orians

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Odiens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odiens 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Odiens. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Odiens. For the veterans among your Odiens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odiens lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Odiens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Odiens in 1972 was 77, and 88 in 1988.

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