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Ouweleen Family History

Ouweleen 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: Wellen, Welden, Ouellet, Lewellen, Luellen, Olsen, Mullen, Oswell

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What did your Ouweleen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ouweleen. 100% of Ouweleen men worked as a Painter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Ouweleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouweleen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ouweleen. 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 38 military records available for the last name Ouweleen. For the veterans among your Ouweleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouweleen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Ouweleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ouweleen in 1975 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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