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Ovesky Family History

Ovesky 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: Olesky, Overly, Overy, Overby, Lesky, Oveson, Zavesky, Oleski

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Where is the Ovesky family from?

You can see how Ovesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovesky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ovesky family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovesky's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ovesky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ovesky 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 22 census records available for the last name Ovesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovesky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ovesky. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ovesky. For the veterans among your Ovesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovesky lifespan?

Between 1998 and 1999, in the United States, Ovesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ovesky in 1998 was 63, and 77 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ovesky 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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