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Oves Family History

Oves 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: Over, Ovens, Ives, Oles, Aves, Eves, Moses, Ober, Lees, Rover

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Where is the Oves family from?

You can see how Oves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Oves family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oves's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Oves families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oves 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 Oves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Upd Domestic Du was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oves. 100% of Oves women worked as an Upd Domestic Du.

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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

  • Upd Domestic Du
    100%

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Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Oves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oves 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Oves. 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 602 military records available for the last name Oves. For the veterans among your Oves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oves lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Oves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oves in 1967 was 83, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oves 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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