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Ownsby Family History

Ownsby 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: Owensby, Ownby, Hornsby, Ormsby, Owenby, Wisby, Dansby, Osby, Bowlsby

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Where is the Ownsby family from?

You can see how Ownsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ownsby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ownsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Ownsby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ownsby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ownsby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ownsby 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 Ownsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ownsby. 40% of Ownsby men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ownsby women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ownsby were Labor and None.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • None
    50%

What Ownsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ownsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ownsby 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ownsby. 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 173 military records available for the last name Ownsby. For the veterans among your Ownsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ownsby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ownsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ownsby in 1964 was 60, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ownsby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ownsby 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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