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Owensbey Family History

Owensbey 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: Owensby, Owenby, Wensley, Ownbey, Wansley, Hensley, Wesley, Densley

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Where is the Owensbey family from?

You can see how Owensbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owensbey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Owensbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Owensbey family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Owensbey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Owensbey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owensbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Owensbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owensbey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Owensbey. 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 29 military records available for the last name Owensbey. For the veterans among your Owensbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owensbey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Owensbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Owensbey in 1974 was 51, and 38 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Owensbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owensbey 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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