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Odman Family History

Odman 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: Osman, Oman, Orman, Bodman, Todman, Edman, Oxman, Olman, Ohman

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Where is the Odman family from?

You can see how Odman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Odman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Odman families living in Minnesota. This was about 90% of all the recorded Odman's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Odman families in 1880.
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What did your Odman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odman. 40% of Odman men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Odman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odman were Farmer and Typist. .

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Odman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Odman. 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 258 military records available for the last name Odman. For the veterans among your Odman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Odman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Odman in 1962 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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