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Owne Family History

Owne 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: Towne, Orne, Ownes, Bowne, Cane, Hone, Lane, Coyne, Arne, Boone

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Where is the Owne family from?

You can see how Owne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Owne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Owne families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Owne's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Owne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owne 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 Owne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Owne. 100% of Owne 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%

What Owne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Owne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owne 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Owne. 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 81 military records available for the last name Owne. For the veterans among your Owne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owne lifespan?

Average Owne life expectancy in 2001 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owne 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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