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Ovena Family History

Ovena 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: Ovens, Avena, Vena, Over, Vela, Oren, Vea, Aven, Osen, Overy

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Where is the Ovena family from?

You can see how Ovena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovena family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Ovena families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovena's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ovena families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ovena 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 90 census records available for the last name Ovena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovena 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ovena. 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 Ovena. For the veterans among your Ovena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovena lifespan?

Average Ovena life expectancy in 1997 was 39 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ovena 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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