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Odlin Family History

Odlin Surname Meaning

from the Norman personal name Odelin or its female form Odelina both double diminutives of Continental Germanic Odo (see Oade and Oates).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Odlin family from?

You can see how Odlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Odlin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Odlin families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Odlin's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Odlin families in 1891.
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What did your Odlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Odlin. 47% of Odlin men worked as a Farmer and 77% of Odlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odlin were General Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Farm Labourer
    31%
  • General Labourer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Odlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odlin 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Odlin. 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 379 military records available for the last name Odlin. For the veterans among your Odlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odlin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Odlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Odlin in 1944 was 21, and 92 in 2003.

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