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Ody Family History

Ody Name Meaning

English (Wiltshire): from a pet form of the Middle English personal name Ode (see Oates ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Body, Oda, Ory, Cody, Ode, Rody, Ady, Oddy, Zody, Mody

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Where is the Ody family from?

You can see how Ody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ody family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ody families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 80 Ody families living in Wiltshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ody's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Ody families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ody 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 Ody ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ody. 45% of Ody men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 76% of Ody women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ody were Farmer (davry) and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    45%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Transport Driver
    12%
  • Farmer (davry)
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ody 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Ody. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ody. For the veterans among your Ody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ody lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ody in 1960 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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