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Odon Family History

Odon 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: Don, Oden, Okon, Odom, Ocon, Odor, Jodon, Ogdon, Son, Gordon

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Where is the Odon family from?

You can see how Odon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Odon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Odon families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Odon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Odon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odon 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 Odon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odon. 27% of Odon men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Odon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odon were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Procduce Packer
    13%
  • Maid
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Odon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odon 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Odon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Odon. For the veterans among your Odon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odon lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Odon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Odon in 1973 was 30, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odon 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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