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Odish Family History

Odish 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: Rodich, Rodis, Dobish, Dash, Klish, Diss, Krish, Huish, Onishi, Fish

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Where is the Odish family from?

You can see how Odish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Odish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Odish family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Odish's in USA. California had the highest population of Odish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Odish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odish 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 Odish. 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 4 military records available for the last name Odish. For the veterans among your Odish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odish lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Odish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Odish in 1984 was 84, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odish 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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