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Ovenston Family History

Ovenston 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: Benston, Ovington, Overton, Oveson, Svensson, Svenson, Venson

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Where is the Ovenston family from?

You can see how Ovenston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovenston family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Ovenston families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 45 Ovenston families living in Fife. This was about 90% of all the recorded Ovenston's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Ovenston families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ovenston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ovenston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ovenston. 100% of Ovenston 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Ovenston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovenston 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Ovenston. 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 51 military records available for the last name Ovenston. For the veterans among your Ovenston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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