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Odessa Family History

Odessa 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: De Sa, Ossa, Sessa, Podesta, Ressa, Lessa, Oleksa, Desha, Messa, Essa

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Where is the Odessa family from?

You can see how Odessa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odessa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Odessa families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Odessa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Odessa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odessa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Odessa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odessa. 100% of Odessa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Odessa women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Odessa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odessa 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Odessa. 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 238 military records available for the last name Odessa. For the veterans among your Odessa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odessa lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Odessa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Odessa in 1954 was 48, and 84 in 2003.

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