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Oval Family History

Oval Surname Meaning

see Ovel.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Oval family from?

You can see how Oval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oval family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oval families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Oval families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Oval's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oval families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oval surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oval ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oval. 100% of Oval women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Oval family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Oval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oval 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Oval. 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 42 military records available for the last name Oval. For the veterans among your Oval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oval lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Oval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oval in 1989 was 65, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oval 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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