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Owden Family History

Owden Surname Meaning

see Odden.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Owden family from?

You can see how Owden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Owden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Owden families living in Surrey. This was about 34% of all the recorded Owden's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Owden families in 1891.
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What did your Owden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Owden. 100% of Owden men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Owden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Owden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owden 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Owden. 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 168 military records available for the last name Owden. For the veterans among your Owden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Owden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Owden in 1966 was 66, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owden 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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