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Odendall Family History

Odendall 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: Odendahl, Kendall, Arendall, Rendall, Odenwald, Bendall, Dowdall

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Where is the Odendall family from?

You can see how Odendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odendall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Odendall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Odendall family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Odendall's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Odendall families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Odendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odendall 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Odendall. 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 22 military records available for the last name Odendall. For the veterans among your Odendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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