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Odane Family History

Odane Name 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: Dane, Okane, Cane, Dale, Dana, Lane, Ozanne, Oman, Oda, Olan

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Where is the Odane family from?

You can see how Odane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Odane families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Odane family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Odane's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Odane families in 1920.
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What did your Odane ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Odane ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Odane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odane 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Odane. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Odane. For the veterans among your Odane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odane lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Odane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Odane in 1984 was 84, and 49 in 2001.

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