This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Oodman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Oodman Family History

Oodman 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: Goodman, Bodman, Todman, Woodman, Rodman, Godman, Norman, Bowman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Oodman family from?

You can see how Oodman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oodman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oodman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oodman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oodman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oodman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Oodman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Oodman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oodman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Oodman

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Oodman. 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.

View all Oodman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Oodman. For the veterans among your Oodman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Oodman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Oodman family history

Discover More

What is the average Oodman lifespan?

Average Oodman life expectancy in 1978 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oodman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oodman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Oodman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial