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Ouwinga Family History

Ouwinga 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: Owings, Wing, Winge, Dusing, Thwing, Swing, Ewing, Minga, Oeding

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Where is the Ouwinga family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ouwinga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ouwinga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ouwinga. 50% of Ouwinga men worked as a Helper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Ouwinga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Ouwinga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouwinga 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ouwinga. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ouwinga. For the veterans among your Ouwinga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouwinga lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Ouwinga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ouwinga in 1973 was 72, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ouwinga ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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