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Ovenell Family History

Ovenell Surname Meaning

apparently from Overhill Farm Boxley (Kent) recorded as Ovenell 1499/1500 in TNA.

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


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Where is the Ovenell family from?

You can see how Ovenell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovenell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ovenell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Ovenell families living in London. This was about 87% of all the recorded Ovenell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ovenell families in 1891.
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What did your Ovenell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horse cattle Food Contra and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ovenell. 67% of Ovenell men worked as a Horse cattle Food Contra and 100% of Ovenell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Horse cattle Food Contra
    67%
  • Milk Roundsman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ovenell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovenell 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Ovenell. 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 56 military records available for the last name Ovenell. For the veterans among your Ovenell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovenell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Ovenell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ovenell in 1968 was 75, and 80 in 2002.

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