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Odling Family History

Odling Surname Meaning

see Odlin.

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


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Where is the Odling family from?

You can see how Odling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Odling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Odling families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Odling's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Odling families in 1891.
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What did your Odling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Odling. 34% of Odling men worked as a Farm Labourer and 70% of Odling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odling were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Small Holder
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • House Wife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

What Odling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Odling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odling 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Odling. 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 143 military records available for the last name Odling. For the veterans among your Odling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odling lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Odling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Odling in 1968 was 49, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odling 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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