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Odowell Family History

Odowell 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: Dowell, Oswell, Mcdowell, Powell, Odell, Howell, Rowell, Mowell

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Where is the Odowell family from?

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

There are 192 census records available for the last name Odowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odowell 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Odowell. 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 26 military records available for the last name Odowell. For the veterans among your Odowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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