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Oewn Family History

Oewn 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: Oen, Bean, Dean, Wen, Leon, Ben, Oest, Kern, Penn, Lewin

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Where is the Oewn family from?

You can see how Oewn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oewn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Oewn family living in Montgomeryshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oewn's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Oewn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Oewn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oewn 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Oewn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Oewn. For the veterans among your Oewn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oewn lifespan?

Average Oewn life expectancy in 1989 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oewn 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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