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Odmark Family History

Odmark 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: Mark, Demark, Dark, Widmark, Lamark, Omar, Clark, Mars, Mari, Dear

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Where is the Odmark family from?

You can see how Odmark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odmark family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Odmark families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Odmark families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Odmark's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Odmark families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odmark 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 Odmark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Building Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odmark. 50% of Odmark men worked as a Building Contractor.

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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

  • Building Contractor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Odmark family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Odmark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odmark 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Odmark. 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 38 military records available for the last name Odmark. For the veterans among your Odmark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odmark lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Odmark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Odmark in 1968 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Odmark

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odmark 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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