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Owlett Family History

Owlett Surname Meaning

variant of Howlett itself a variant of Hewlett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Owlett family from?

You can see how Owlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Owlett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Owlett families living in Kent. This was about 37% of all the recorded Owlett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Owlett families in 1891.
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What did your Owlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Owlett. 90% of Owlett 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
    90%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Owlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owlett 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Owlett. 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 126 military records available for the last name Owlett. For the veterans among your Owlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owlett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Owlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Owlett in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owlett 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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