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Oderman Family History

Oderman 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: Derman, Soderman, Aderman, Overman, Oberman, German, Dorman, Berman

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Where is the Oderman family from?

You can see how Oderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oderman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oderman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Oderman families living in Minnesota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Oderman's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Oderman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oderman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oderman. 25% of Oderman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oderman 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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Oderman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Oderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oderman 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Oderman. 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 437 military records available for the last name Oderman. For the veterans among your Oderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oderman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Oderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oderman in 1967 was 92, and 97 in 2004.

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