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Odea Family History

Odea Surname Meaning

Irish (Clare and Galway): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Deaghaidh (see O'Day).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Odea family from?

You can see how Odea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Odea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Odea families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Odea's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Odea families in 1891.
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What did your Odea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odea. 16% of Odea men worked as a Clerk and 15% of Odea women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odea were Salesman and Secretary.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Secretary
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Odea. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Odea. For the veterans among your Odea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odea lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Odea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Odea in 1943 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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