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Owille Family History

Owille 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: Wille, Pille, Will, Faille, Willey, Hille, Spille, Welle, Paille

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Where is the Owille family from?

You can see how Owille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owille family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Owille family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Owille's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Owille families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owille 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 50 census records available for the last name Owille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owille 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Owille. 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 4 military records available for the last name Owille. For the veterans among your Owille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owille 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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