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Owaldi Family History

Owaldi 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: Oswald, Ewald, Wali, Wald, Walli, Waldie, Howald, Aldi, Baldi, Waldo

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Where is the Owaldi family from?

You can see how Owaldi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owaldi family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Owaldi family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Owaldi's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Owaldi families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Owaldi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owaldi 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Owaldi. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Owaldi. For the veterans among your Owaldi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owaldi lifespan?

Average Owaldi life expectancy in 1987 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owaldi 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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