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Odonahue Family History

Odonahue 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: Donahue, Donohue, Donahoe, Donaghue, O'donohue, Donoghue, Donohoe

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Where is the Odonahue family from?

You can see how Odonahue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odonahue family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Odonahue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Odonahue families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Odonahue's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Odonahue families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odonahue 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 Odonahue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odonahue. 50% of Odonahue men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Odonahue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Odonahue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odonahue 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Odonahue. 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 296 military records available for the last name Odonahue. For the veterans among your Odonahue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odonahue lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Odonahue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Odonahue in 1947 was 42, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Odonahue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odonahue 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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