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Owada Family History

Owada 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: Wada, Osada, Okada, Sowada, Sada, Rada, Oda, Wade, Lada, Prada

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Where is the Owada family from?

You can see how Owada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owada family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Owada family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Owada's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Owada families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owada 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 44 census records available for the last name Owada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owada 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Owada. 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 22 military records available for the last name Owada. For the veterans among your Owada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owada lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Owada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Owada in 1965 was 46, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owada 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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