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Odstrom Family History

Odstrom 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: Edstrom, Ostrom, Strom, Mostrom, Ostrow, Ostrem, Ostrov, Rystrom

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Where is the Odstrom family from?

You can see how Odstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Odstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Odstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Odstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Odstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odstrom 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Odstrom. 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 9 military records available for the last name Odstrom. For the veterans among your Odstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odstrom lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Odstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Odstrom in 1967 was 80, and 101 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odstrom 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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