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Odare Family History

Odare 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: Oare, Dare, Dore, Hare, Clare, Omar, Dale, Oda, Oder, Ore

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Where is the Odare family from?

You can see how Odare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odare family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Odare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Odare family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Odare's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Odare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odare 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 818 census records available for the last name Odare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odare 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Odare. 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 429 military records available for the last name Odare. For the veterans among your Odare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odare lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Odare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Odare in 1970 was 90, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odare 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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