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Odlen Family History

Odlen 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: Oden, Olen, Odden, Odle, Allen, Nolen, Olsen, Eden, Boden, Offen

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Where is the Odlen family from?

You can see how Odlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odlen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Odlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Odlen families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Odlen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Odlen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odlen 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 Odlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Estimator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odlen. 50% of Odlen men worked as an Estimator.

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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

  • Estimator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Odlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Odlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odlen 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Odlen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Odlen. For the veterans among your Odlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odlen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Odlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Odlen in 1970 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Odlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odlen 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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