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Owett Family History

Owett 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: Rowett, Swett, Howett, Jowett, Cowett, Ott, Brett, Oest, Mowatt

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Where is the Owett family from?

You can see how Owett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Owett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Owett families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Owett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Owett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owett 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 93 census records available for the last name Owett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owett 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Owett. 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 5 military records available for the last name Owett. For the veterans among your Owett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owett lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1994, in the United States, Owett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Owett in 1986 was 91, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owett 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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