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Ovad Family History

Ovad 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: Ovard, Over, Omar, Abad, Read, Saad, Oman, Oda, Vas, Oak

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Where is the Ovad family from?

You can see how Ovad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ovad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ovad families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovad's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ovad families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Ovad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovad 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Ovad. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ovad. For the veterans among your Ovad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovad lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Ovad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ovad in 1975 was 56, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ovad 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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