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Odaniels Family History

Odaniels 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: Daniels, Daniel, Danieli, Mcdaniels, Daniele, Daniely, Daniell

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Where is the Odaniels family from?

You can see how Odaniels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odaniels family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Odaniels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Odaniels families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Odaniels's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Odaniels families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odaniels 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 Odaniels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odaniels. 73% of Odaniels men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Odaniels women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odaniels were Farmer and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    73%
  • Farmer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Odaniels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Odaniels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odaniels 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Odaniels. 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 360 military records available for the last name Odaniels. For the veterans among your Odaniels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odaniels lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Odaniels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Odaniels in 1952 was 73, and 70 in 2003.

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