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Odenheimer Family History

Odenheimer 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: Bodenheimer, Oppenheimer, Dexheimer, Ostheimer, Oxenreider

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Where is the Odenheimer family from?

You can see how Odenheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odenheimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Odenheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Odenheimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Odenheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Odenheimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odenheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Odenheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odenheimer. 47% of Odenheimer 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
    47%
  • Accountant
    20%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Odenheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odenheimer 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Odenheimer. 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 152 military records available for the last name Odenheimer. For the veterans among your Odenheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odenheimer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Odenheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Odenheimer in 1962 was 74, and 73 in 2003.

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