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Odner Family History

Odner 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: Oder, Bodner, Codner, Ordner, Oxner, Orner, Over, Oster, Ober, Otter

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Where is the Odner family from?

You can see how Odner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Odner family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Odner's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Odner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Odner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Odner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odner 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Odner. 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 21 military records available for the last name Odner. For the veterans among your Odner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odner lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1979, in the United States, Odner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Odner in 1977 was 82, and 67 in 1979.

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