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Odonnll Family History

Odonnll 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: Donnell, Doll, Donnelly, Dovell, Donnan, Donner, O'donnell, Donna

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Where is the Odonnll family from?

You can see how Odonnll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odonnll family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Odonnll families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Odonnll families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Odonnll's in USA. New York had the highest population of Odonnll families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odonnll surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Odonnll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Odonnll. 100% of Odonnll 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Odonnll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odonnll 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Odonnll. 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 4 military records available for the last name Odonnll. For the veterans among your Odonnll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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