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Ownley Family History

Ownley 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: Townley, Onley, Owsley, Ownbey, Cowley, Manley, Hanley, Henley

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Where is the Ownley family from?

You can see how Ownley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ownley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ownley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Ownley families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ownley's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Ownley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ownley 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 Ownley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm
    100%

What Ownley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Ownley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ownley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ownley. 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 47 military records available for the last name Ownley. For the veterans among your Ownley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ownley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ownley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ownley in 1963 was 84, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ownley 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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