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Ovenson Family History

Ovenson 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: Oveson, Svenson, Venson, Evenson, Overson, Benson, Ovens, Stenson

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Where is the Ovenson family from?

You can see how Ovenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Ovenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ovenson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovenson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ovenson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Ovenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovenson 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Ovenson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ovenson. For the veterans among your Ovenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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