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Owi Family History

Owi 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: Oki, Ori, Obi, Oei, Ow, Ooi, Ji, Li, Wu, Shi

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Where is the Owi family from?

You can see how Owi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Owi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Owi families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Owi's in USA. California had the highest population of Owi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owi 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 695 census records available for the last name Owi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owi 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Owi. 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 11 military records available for the last name Owi. For the veterans among your Owi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owi lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owi 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Owi

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