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Owins Family History

Owins 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: Owens, Gowins, Owings, Wing, Wind, Ovens, Lins, Mains, Pins, Prins

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Where is the Owins family from?

You can see how Owins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Owins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Owins families living in Worcestershire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Owins's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Owins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owins 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 Owins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Owins. 100% of Owins 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Owins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owins 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Owins. 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 525 military records available for the last name Owins. For the veterans among your Owins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owins lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Owins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Owins in 1969 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owins 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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