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Ovalls Family History

Ovalls 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: Valls, Ovalle, Ovalles, Valles, Valli, Vales, Valle, Valis, Valla

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Where is the Ovalls family from?

You can see how Ovalls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovalls family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ovalls families living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ovalls's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Ovalls families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ovalls 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 Ovalls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ovalls. 100% of Ovalls men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Ovalls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovalls 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 Ovalls. 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 Ovalls. For the veterans among your Ovalls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovalls lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Ovalls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ovalls in 1988 was 95, and 45 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ovalls 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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