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Odaniel Family History

Odaniel Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of O'Donnell influenced by the Biblical name Daniel to which it is etymologically unrelated.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Odaniel family from?

You can see how Odaniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odaniel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Odaniel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Odaniel families living in Cornwall. This was about 40% of all the recorded Odaniel's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Odaniel families in 1891.
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What did your Odaniel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odaniel. 39% of Odaniel men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Odaniel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odaniel were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Winder
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 522 immigration records available for the last name Odaniel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Odaniel. For the veterans among your Odaniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odaniel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Odaniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Odaniel in 1944 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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