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Odill Family History

Odill 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: Dill, Odell, Gill, Brill, Grill, Mill, Hill, Will, Doll, Bill

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Where is the Odill family from?

You can see how Odill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Odill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Odill family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Odill's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Odill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Odill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Odill. 100% of Odill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Odill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odill 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Odill. 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 101 military records available for the last name Odill. For the veterans among your Odill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odill lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1984, in the United States, Odill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Odill in 1965 was 76, and 90 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odill 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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