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Ovsay Family History

Ovsay 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: Say, Sesay, Asay, Tsay, May, Hay, Kay, Day, Gray, Ray

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Where is the Ovsay family from?

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

There are 34 census records available for the last name Ovsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovsay 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ovsay. 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 Ovsay. For the veterans among your Ovsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovsay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Ovsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ovsay in 1964 was 74, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ovsay 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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