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Odiell Family History

Odiell 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, Dill, Dell, Orrell, Bodell, Adell, Rodwell, Rodell

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Where is the Odiell family from?

You can see how Odiell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odiell family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Odiell family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Odiell's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Odiell families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Odiell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odiell 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 Odiell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Odiell. For the veterans among your Odiell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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