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Odendhal Family History

Odendhal 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: Odenthal, Odendahl, Lowenthal, Denham, Rosenthal, Openshaw, Odenwald

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Where is the Odendhal family from?

You can see how Odendhal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odendhal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Odendhal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Odendhal families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Odendhal's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Odendhal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odendhal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Odendhal ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Odendhal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odendhal 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Odendhal. 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 171 military records available for the last name Odendhal. For the veterans among your Odendhal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odendhal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Odendhal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Odendhal in 1966 was 61, and 57 in 2002.

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