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Odele Family History

Odele 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: Odell, Odle, Dale, Oder, Dole, Delp, Godel, Edel, Idle, Dell

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Where is the Odele family from?

You can see how Odele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odele family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Odele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Odele families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Odele's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Odele families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Odele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odele 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Odele. 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 42 military records available for the last name Odele. For the veterans among your Odele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odele lifespan?

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