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Odnnell Family History

Odnnell 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: Fennell, Gunnell, Tinnell, Bunnell, Tennell, Pannell, Tunnell

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Where is the Odnnell family from?

You can see how Odnnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odnnell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Odnnell family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Odnnell's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Odnnell families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Odnnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odnnell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Odnnell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Odnnell. For the veterans among your Odnnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odnnell lifespan?

Average Odnnell life expectancy in 1992 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odnnell 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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