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Owiven Family History

Owiven 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: Oliver, Wien, Owen, Oien, Olive, Widen, Given, Wigen, Biven, Niven

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Where is the Owiven family from?

You can see how Owiven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owiven family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Owiven families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Owiven's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Owiven families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Owiven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owiven 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Owiven. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Owiven. For the veterans among your Owiven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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