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Odler Family History

Odler 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: Oyler, Oder, Ohler, Adler, Oller, Idler, Osler, Oiler, Edler, Odle

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Where is the Odler family from?

You can see how Odler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Odler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Odler family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Odler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Odler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Odler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odler. 50% of Odler men worked as a Partner and 100% of Odler women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Partner
    50%
  • Spraying
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Odler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odler 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Odler. 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 29 military records available for the last name Odler. For the veterans among your Odler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odler lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1989, in the United States, Odler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Odler in 1980 was 76, and 80 in 1989.

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