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Owton Family History

Owton Surname Meaning

see Outen.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Owton family from?

You can see how Owton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Owton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Owton families living in Hampshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Owton's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Owton families in 1891.
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What did your Owton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Owton. 100% of Owton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Owton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owton 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Owton. 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 21 military records available for the last name Owton. For the veterans among your Owton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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