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Oderkirk Family History

Oderkirk 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: Odekirk, Ouderkirk, Roderick, Derrick, Oberdick, Neikirk, Selkirk

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Where is the Oderkirk family from?

You can see how Oderkirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oderkirk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oderkirk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 60 Oderkirk families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Oderkirk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oderkirk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oderkirk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oderkirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oderkirk. 31% of Oderkirk 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
    31%
  • Bartender
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oderkirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oderkirk 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Oderkirk. 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 156 military records available for the last name Oderkirk. For the veterans among your Oderkirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oderkirk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oderkirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oderkirk in 1964 was 76, and 98 in 2004.

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