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Odana Family History

Odana Surname 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: Dana, Ocana, Rana, Oman, Oda, Olan, Dang, Dann, Dane, Dano

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Where is the Odana family from?

You can see how Odana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Odana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Odana family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Odana's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Odana families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Odana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odana 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Odana. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Odana. For the veterans among your Odana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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