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Odonavan Family History

Odonavan 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: Donavan, Donovan, Donivan, Dunavan, Monahan, Donnan, Canavan, Donegan

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Where is the Odonavan family from?

You can see how Odonavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odonavan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Odonavan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Odonavan family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Odonavan's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Odonavan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Odonavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odonavan 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Odonavan. 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 38 military records available for the last name Odonavan. For the veterans among your Odonavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odonavan lifespan?

Average Odonavan life expectancy in 1974 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odonavan 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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