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Odonell Family History

Odonell Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of O'Donnell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Odonell family from?

You can see how Odonell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odonell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Odonell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 40 Odonell families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Odonell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Odonell families in 1911.
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What did your Odonell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Odonell. 43% of Odonell men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Core Maker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Odonell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odonell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Odonell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Odonell. For the veterans among your Odonell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odonell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Odonell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Odonell in 1952 was 52, and 93 in 2003.

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