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Odewell Family History

Odewell 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: Dewell, Oswell, Jewell, Sewell, Odell, Newell, Rodwell, Lovewell

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Where is the Odewell family from?

You can see how Odewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odewell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Odewell family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Odewell's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Odewell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odewell 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 18 census records available for the last name Odewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odewell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Odewell. 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 Odewell. For the veterans among your Odewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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