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Odave Family History

Odave 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: Dave, Dale, Cave, Dove, Grave, Nave, Oda, Stave, Dade, Dane

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Where is the Odave family from?

You can see how Odave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odave family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Odave family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Odave's in USA. New York had the highest population of Odave families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odave 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 9 census records available for the last name Odave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odave 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Odave. 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 1 military records available for the last name Odave. For the veterans among your Odave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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