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Owenes Family History

Owenes 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: Owens, Ownes, Ovens, Owen, Benes, Brenes, Owenby, Bowens, Denes

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Where is the Owenes family from?

You can see how Owenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owenes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Owenes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Owenes family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Owenes's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Owenes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owenes 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 Owenes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Owenes. 36% of Owenes men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Owenes women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Owenes were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

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Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Owenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owenes 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Owenes. 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 44 military records available for the last name Owenes. For the veterans among your Owenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owenes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Owenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Owenes in 1965 was 60, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owenes 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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