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Ovis Family History

Ovis 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: Avis, Vis, Oris, Hovis, Orvis, Otis, Reis, Over, Boris, Lis

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Where is the Ovis family from?

You can see how Ovis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ovis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ovis families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ovis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ovis 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 Ovis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ovis. 100% of Ovis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ovis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Ovis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovis 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Ovis. 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 84 military records available for the last name Ovis. For the veterans among your Ovis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Ovis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ovis in 1963 was 75, and 48 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ovis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ovis 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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