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Oventhal Family History

Oventhal 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: Odenthal, Lowenthal, Rosenthal, Leventhal, Bentham, Openshaw

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Where is the Oventhal family from?

You can see how Oventhal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oventhal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oventhal family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oventhal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oventhal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Oventhal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oventhal 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Oventhal. 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 16 military records available for the last name Oventhal. For the veterans among your Oventhal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oventhal lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Oventhal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oventhal in 1976 was 64, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oventhal 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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