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Odonaghy Family History

Odonaghy 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: Donaghy, Donaghey, Mcconaghy, Donath, Donaway, Danahy, Donahey

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Where is the Odonaghy family from?

You can see how Odonaghy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odonaghy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Odonaghy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Odonaghy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Odonaghy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Odonaghy families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Odonaghy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odonaghy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Odonaghy. 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 54 military records available for the last name Odonaghy. For the veterans among your Odonaghy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odonaghy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Odonaghy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Odonaghy in 1972 was 81, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odonaghy 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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