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Ouwerkerk Family History

Ouwerkerk 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: Ouderkirk, Kerker, Overbeck, Osterberg, Uecker, Buecker, Guelker

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Where is the Ouwerkerk family from?

You can see how Ouwerkerk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ouwerkerk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ouwerkerk family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ouwerkerk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ouwerkerk families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Ouwerkerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouwerkerk 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Ouwerkerk. 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 104 military records available for the last name Ouwerkerk. For the veterans among your Ouwerkerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouwerkerk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ouwerkerk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ouwerkerk in 1965 was 47, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ouwerkerk 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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