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Ownsly Family History

Ownsly 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, Townsley, Owsley, Ownby, Ownbey, Downey, Wansley, Insley

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Where is the Ownsly family from?

You can see how Ownsly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ownsly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Ownsly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ownsly family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ownsly's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ownsly families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Ownsly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ownsly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ownsly. 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 Ownsly. For the veterans among your Ownsly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ownsly lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ownsly

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