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Owneby Family History

Owneby 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: Ownby, Webb, Downey, Haney, Ney, Arney, Adney, Wilby, Gunby, Olney

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Where is the Owneby family from?

You can see how Owneby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owneby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Owneby family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Owneby's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Owneby families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Owneby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owneby 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Owneby. 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 4 military records available for the last name Owneby. For the veterans among your Owneby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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