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Oedell Family History

Oedell 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: Odell, Bedell, Redell, Roedell, Edell, Wedell, Oswell, Jewell, Gesell

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Where is the Oedell family from?

You can see how Oedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oedell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Oedell families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Oedell's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Oedell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oedell 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 24 census records available for the last name Oedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oedell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Oedell. 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 Oedell. For the veterans among your Oedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oedell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Oedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Oedell in 1977 was 90, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oedell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oedell 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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