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Odgaard Family History

Odgaard 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: Odegaard, Norgaard, Nygaard, Negaard, Aagaard, Boogaard, Odegard

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Where is the Odgaard family from?

You can see how Odgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odgaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Odgaard families living in North Dakota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Odgaard's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Odgaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odgaard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Odgaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odgaard. 100% of Odgaard 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 370 census records available for the last name Odgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odgaard 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Odgaard. 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 75 military records available for the last name Odgaard. For the veterans among your Odgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odgaard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Odgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Odgaard in 1968 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

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