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Owade Family History

Owade 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: Wade, Cade, Gade, Bade, Wale, Dade, Wada, Lade, Kade, Otake

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Where is the Owade family from?

You can see how Owade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owade family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Owade families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Owade families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Owade's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Owade families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owade 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 61 census records available for the last name Owade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owade 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Owade. 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 4 military records available for the last name Owade. For the veterans among your Owade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owade lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Owade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Owade in 1982 was 75, and 73 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owade 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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