Origins of the O'Dell surname
About the O'Dells
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Interesting facts about O'dell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the O'dell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1851.
What are the most common O'dell first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for O'dells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for O'dells in 1921
Lace Maker
163
Dressmaker
110
Straw Plaiter
82
Laundress
81
Lacemaker
70
Common male occupations for O'dells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
242
Master
148
Farm Labourer
122
General Labourer
92
Bricklayer
81
