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Ownesby Family History

Ownesby 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: Oglesby, Owenby, Owensby, Nesby, Ownes, Wesby, Ownby, Westby, Downey

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Where is the Ownesby family from?

You can see how Ownesby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ownesby family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ownesby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ownesby family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ownesby's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Ownesby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ownesby 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 Ownesby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ownesby. 100% of Ownesby men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Ownesby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Ownesby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ownesby 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ownesby. 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 28 military records available for the last name Ownesby. For the veterans among your Ownesby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ownesby lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Ownesby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ownesby in 1975 was 59, and 52 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ownesby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ownesby 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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