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Ouwel Family History

Ouwel 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: Oswell, Kusel, Rubel, Aubel, Kugel, Orel, Gugel, Tuel, Owen, Orgel

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Ouwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouwel 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ouwel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ouwel. For the veterans among your Ouwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouwel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Ouwel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ouwel in 1977 was 83, and 85 in 1990.

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