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Ownbey Family History

Ownbey Surname Meaning

Variant of Owenby.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ownbey family from?

You can see how Ownbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ownbey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ownbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Ownbey families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ownbey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ownbey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ownbey 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 Ownbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ownbey. 41% of Ownbey men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Ownbey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ownbey were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Labor
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Student Nurse
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Ownbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ownbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ownbey 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Ownbey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ownbey. For the veterans among your Ownbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ownbey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ownbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ownbey in 1957 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ownbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ownbey 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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