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Onwns Family History

Onwns 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: Ovens, Omans, Owens, Bowns, Enns, Onan, Downs, Towns, Ownes, Jonas

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Where is the Onwns family from?

You can see how Onwns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onwns family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Onwns families living in Staffordshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Onwns's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Onwns families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Onwns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onwns 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Onwns. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Onwns. For the veterans among your Onwns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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