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Owanoff Family History

Owanoff 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: Danoff, Romanoff, Granoff, Janoff, Kanoff, Ivanoff, Evanoff, Orloff

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Where is the Owanoff family from?

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

There are 15 census records available for the last name Owanoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owanoff 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Owanoff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Owanoff. For the veterans among your Owanoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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