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Odowda Family History

Odowda 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: Dowda, Dowd, Dowds, Doda, Dowdy, Boda, Dodd, Dowdall, Oda, Toda

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Where is the Odowda family from?

You can see how Odowda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odowda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Odowda families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Odowda families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Odowda's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Odowda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odowda 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 257 census records available for the last name Odowda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odowda 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Odowda. 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 39 military records available for the last name Odowda. For the veterans among your Odowda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odowda lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Odowda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Odowda in 1976 was 74, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Odowda 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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