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Owchar Family History

Owchar 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: Orchard, Bachar, Oscar, Char, Kuchar, Zachar, Schar, Sachar, Chae

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Where is the Owchar family from?

You can see how Owchar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owchar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Owchar families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Owchar family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Owchar's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Owchar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owchar 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 Owchar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Owchar. 100% of Owchar men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Owchar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Owchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owchar 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Owchar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Owchar. For the veterans among your Owchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owchar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Owchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Owchar in 1964 was 68, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owchar 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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