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Oddell Family History

Oddell 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: Odell, Oswell, Dell, Orrell, Caddell, Reddell, Riddell, Bodell

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Where is the Oddell family from?

You can see how Oddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oddell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Oddell families living in Warwickshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Oddell's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Oddell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oddell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oddell. 60% of Oddell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Wife Domestic Duties At
    40%

What Oddell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Oddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oddell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Oddell. 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 21 military records available for the last name Oddell. For the veterans among your Oddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oddell lifespan?

Average Oddell life expectancy in 1965 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oddell 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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