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Odani Family History

Odani 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: Otani, Oldani, Dani, Dana, Danis, Oman, Oda, Dai, Olan, Dang

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Where is the Odani family from?

You can see how Odani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Odani families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Odani's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Odani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odani 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 Odani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Field Laborer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odani. 100% of Odani men worked as a Field Laborer and 100% of Odani women worked as a House 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Field Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%

What Odani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Odani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odani 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Odani. 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 45 military records available for the last name Odani. For the veterans among your Odani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odani lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Odani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Odani in 1985 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Odani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odani ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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