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Oewel Family History

Oewel 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: Jewel, Peel, Oswell, Jewell, Loewe, Goewey, Edel, Redel, Sewell

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Where is the Oewel family from?

You can see how Oewel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oewel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oewel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Oewel families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Oewel's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Oewel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Oewel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oewel 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Oewel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oewel. For the veterans among your Oewel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oewel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Oewel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oewel in 1966 was 90, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oewel 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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