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Odneal Family History

Odneal Surname Meaning

Perhaps an irregular variant of Irish O'Neill.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Odneal family from?

You can see how Odneal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odneal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Odneal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Odneal families living in Missouri. This was about 46% of all the recorded Odneal's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Odneal families in 1880.
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What did your Odneal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Odneal. 37% of Odneal men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Odneal women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Odneal were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Odneal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odneal 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Odneal. 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 359 military records available for the last name Odneal. For the veterans among your Odneal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odneal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Odneal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Odneal in 1962 was 84, and 71 in 2004.

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