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Odier Family History

Odier 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: Oder, Dier, Obier, Ogier, Rodier, Osier, Dodier, Ozier, Over, Oliver

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Where is the Odier family from?

You can see how Odier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Odier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Odier families living in West Virginia. This was about 29% of all the recorded Odier's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Odier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Odier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odier 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Odier. 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 158 military records available for the last name Odier. For the veterans among your Odier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Odier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Odier in 1962 was 75, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odier 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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