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Odornan Family History

Odornan 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: Dornan, Dorman, Doonan, Doran, Donnan, Dorgan, Dornak, Dorian, Dornon

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Where is the Odornan family from?

You can see how Odornan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odornan family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Odornan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Odornan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Odornan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odornan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Odornan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odornan 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Odornan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Odornan. For the veterans among your Odornan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odornan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Odornan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Odornan in 1978 was 88, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odornan 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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