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Ovar Family History

Ovar 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: Over, Omar, Kovar, Ovard, Tovar, Bear, Ober, Rover, Haar, Cover

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Where is the Ovar family from?

You can see how Ovar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ovar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Ovar family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ovar's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Ovar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ovar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Ovar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovar 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ovar. 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 419 military records available for the last name Ovar. For the veterans among your Ovar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ovar 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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