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Owel Family History

Owel 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: Orel, Owen, Powel, Opel, Wei, Kiel, Borel, Over, Peel, Ober

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Where is the Owel family from?

You can see how Owel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Owel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Owel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Owel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Owel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owel 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 285 census records available for the last name Owel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owel 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Owel. 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 32 military records available for the last name Owel. For the veterans among your Owel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Owel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Owel in 1973 was 75, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owel 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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