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Owyeong Family History

Owyeong 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: Wysong, Owyang, Yong, Weng, Oyen, Owen, Owens, Cheong, Hysong, Kwong

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owyeong 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 4 census records available for the last name Owyeong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owyeong 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Owyeong. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Owyeong. For the veterans among your Owyeong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owyeong lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Owyeong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Owyeong in 1963 was 66, and 58 in 1997.

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