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Odsted Family History

Odsted 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: Oster, Osten, Onstad, Olstad, Oyster, Oester, Husted, Holsted, Ansted

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Where is the Odsted family from?

You can see how Odsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odsted family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Odsted family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Odsted's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Odsted families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odsted surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Odsted ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Odsted ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Odsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odsted 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Odsted. 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 2 military records available for the last name Odsted. For the veterans among your Odsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odsted lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Odsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Odsted in 1966 was 75, and 93 in 2000.

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