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Owann Family History

Owann 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: Wann, Swann, Wang, Mann, Hwang, Swan, Ozanne, Oman, Kann, Bann

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Where is the Owann family from?

You can see how Owann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Owann families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Owann family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Owann's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Owann families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Owann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owann 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Owann. 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 military records available for the last name Owann. For the veterans among your Owann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owann lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owann 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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