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Odena Family History

Odena 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: Oden, Modena, Dena, Dana, Eden, Boden, Oda, Oder, Oren, Ovens

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Where is the Odena family from?

You can see how Odena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odena family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Odena families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Odena family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Odena's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Odena families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Odena ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Odena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odena 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Odena. 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 15 military records available for the last name Odena. For the veterans among your Odena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odena lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Odena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Odena in 1972 was 36, and 93 in 2002.

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