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Ovensby Family History

Ovensby 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: Owensby, Ovens, Overby, Owenby, Stensby, Overly, Overy, Hornsby

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Where is the Ovensby family from?

You can see how Ovensby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovensby family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Ovensby family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovensby's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ovensby families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Ovensby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovensby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ovensby. 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 military records available for the last name Ovensby. For the veterans among your Ovensby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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