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Owenz Family History

Owenz 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: Owen, Owens, Wenz, Lenz, Wen, Wenk, Oren, Welz, Ovens, Weng

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Where is the Owenz family from?

You can see how Owenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owenz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Owenz families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Owenz families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Owenz's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Owenz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owenz 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 43 census records available for the last name Owenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owenz 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Owenz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Owenz. For the veterans among your Owenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owenz lifespan?

Average Owenz life expectancy in 1976 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owenz 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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