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Odin Family History

Odin 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: Din, Bodin, Olin, Oden, Godin, Modin, Rodin, Edin, Okin, Hain

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Where is the Odin family from?

You can see how Odin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Odin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Odin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Odin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Odin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odin 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 Odin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Odin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odin 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 958 immigration records available for the last name Odin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Odin. For the veterans among your Odin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Odin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Odin in 1955 was 38, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Odin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odin 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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