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Ownly Family History

Ownly 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: Wyly, Hanly, Manly, Henly, Conly, Kenly, Ranly, Ownby, Henry, Wolf

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Where is the Ownly family from?

You can see how Ownly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ownly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ownly families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Ownly families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ownly's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ownly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ownly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Ownly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ownly 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ownly. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ownly. For the veterans among your Ownly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ownly lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2002, in the United States, Ownly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ownly in 1998 was 89, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ownly 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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