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Odwell Family History

Odwell Surname Meaning

variant of O'Dell remodelled as if from a place-name containing Old English welle ‘spring well’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Odwell family from?

You can see how Odwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Odwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Odwell families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Odwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Odwell families in 1891.
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What did your Odwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Odwell. 100% of Odwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Odwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odwell 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Odwell. 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 49 military records available for the last name Odwell. For the veterans among your Odwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odwell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1978, in the United States, Odwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Odwell in 1970 was 93, and 72 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odwell 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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