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Odaware Family History

Odaware 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: Edward, Dewart, Ware, Delaware, Ozawa, Dewar, Gongaware, Ogawa

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Where is the Odaware family from?

You can see how Odaware families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odaware family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Odaware family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Odaware's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Odaware families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odaware 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 36 census records available for the last name Odaware. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odaware 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Odaware. 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 33 military records available for the last name Odaware. For the veterans among your Odaware ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odaware lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Odaware life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Odaware in 1973 was 75, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odaware 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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