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Odberg Family History

Odberg 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: Osberg, Oberg, Rodberg, Edberg, Ober, Berg, Oder, Holberg, Kolberg

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Where is the Odberg family from?

You can see how Odberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Odberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Odberg family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Odberg's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Odberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Odberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Odberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odberg 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Odberg. 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 89 military records available for the last name Odberg. For the veterans among your Odberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Odberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Odberg in 1964 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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