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Odailey Family History

Odailey 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: Dailey, Bailey, Dagley, Daisley, Gailey, Darley, Brailey, Oakley

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Where is the Odailey family from?

You can see how Odailey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odailey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Odailey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Odailey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Odailey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odailey 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 30 census records available for the last name Odailey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odailey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Odailey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Odailey. For the veterans among your Odailey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odailey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Odailey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Odailey in 1970 was 64, and 67 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odailey 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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