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Odama Family History

Odama 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: Oyama, Kodama, Dana, Adam, Toyama, Sama, Oda, Damas, Damm, Adami

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Where is the Odama family from?

You can see how Odama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Odama family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Odama's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Odama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odama 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 46 census records available for the last name Odama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odama 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Odama. 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 32 military records available for the last name Odama. For the veterans among your Odama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odama lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Odama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Odama in 1956 was 49, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odama 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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