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Owin Family History

Owin 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: Olin, Owen, Rowin, Win, Gowin, Okin, Cowin, Gwin, Ewin, Hain

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Where is the Owin family from?

You can see how Owin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Owin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Owin families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Owin's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Owin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Owin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Owin. 100% of Owin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Owin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owin 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Owin. 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 777 military records available for the last name Owin. For the veterans among your Owin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Owin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Owin in 1963 was 76, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owin 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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