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Owenbey Family History

Owenbey 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: Owenby, Ownbey, Owensby, Overbey, Sweney, Ownby, Henley, Downey

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Where is the Owenbey family from?

You can see how Owenbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owenbey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Owenbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Owenbey families living in North Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Owenbey's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Owenbey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owenbey 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 Owenbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Owenbey. 50% of Owenbey men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Owenbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Owenbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owenbey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Owenbey. 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 73 military records available for the last name Owenbey. For the veterans among your Owenbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owenbey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Owenbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Owenbey in 1970 was 50, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Owenbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owenbey 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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