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Odelson Family History

Odelson 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: Adelson, Edelson, Delson, Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Belson

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Where is the Odelson family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Odelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odelson. 100% of Odelson 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Odelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odelson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Odelson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Odelson. For the veterans among your Odelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odelson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Odelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Odelson in 1966 was 48, and 81 in 2003.

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