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Owington Family History

Owington 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: Ovington, Howington, Covington, Winton, Winston, Kington, Edington

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Where is the Owington family from?

You can see how Owington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owington family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Owington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Owington families living in Georgia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Owington's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Owington families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Owington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owington 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Owington. 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 Owington. For the veterans among your Owington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owington lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1973, in the United States, Owington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Owington in 1971 was 75, and 71 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owington 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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