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Odonniel Family History

Odonniel 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: Daniel, Donner, Sonnier, Monnier, Mcdoniel, Bonnie, Montiel, Ronnie

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Where is the Odonniel family from?

You can see how Odonniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odonniel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Odonniel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Odonniel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Odonniel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Odonniel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Odonniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odonniel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Odonniel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Odonniel. For the veterans among your Odonniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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