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Od Family History

Od Name 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: Oh, Ou, Oda, Rod, Ord, Oe, Old, Om, Ode, On

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Where is the Od family from?

You can see how Od families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Od family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Od families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Od family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Od's in USA. California had the highest population of Od families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Od 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 Od ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Od. 100% of Od women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Od. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Od 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Od. 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 258 military records available for the last name Od. For the veterans among your Od ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Od lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Od life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Od in 1966 was 75, and 89 in 1986.

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