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Odis Family History

Odis 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: Rodis, Oris, Otis, Reis, Boris, Lis, Oss, Orio, Rodes, Meis

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Where is the Odis family from?

You can see how Odis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Odis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Odis families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Odis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Odis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odis 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 Odis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odis. 45% of Odis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Odis women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odis were Waiter and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Labor
    20%
  • Waiter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Odis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Odis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odis 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Odis. 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 131 military records available for the last name Odis. For the veterans among your Odis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Odis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Odis in 1963 was 73, and 53 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odis 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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