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Odahl Family History

Odahl 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: Dahl, Opdahl, Omdahl, Lodahl, Ahl, Oda, Wahl, Ohl, Bahl, Zahl

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Where is the Odahl family from?

You can see how Odahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Odahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Odahl families living in Michigan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Odahl's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Odahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Odahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odahl. 100% of Odahl men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Odahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odahl 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Odahl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Odahl. For the veterans among your Odahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Odahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Odahl in 1963 was 77, and 85 in 2003.

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