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Oventrop Family History

Oventrop 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: Ventre, Vento, Overton, Coventry, Ventry, Cvengros, Vetro, Bentrup

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Where is the Oventrop family from?

You can see how Oventrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oventrop family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oventrop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Oventrop families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Oventrop's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Oventrop families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Oventrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oventrop 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Oventrop. 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 23 military records available for the last name Oventrop. For the veterans among your Oventrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oventrop lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Oventrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Oventrop in 1970 was 76, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oventrop 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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