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Owells Family History

Owells 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: Wells, Howells, Oswell, Powell, Odell, Howell, Rowell, Mowell, Well

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Where is the Owells family from?

You can see how Owells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owells family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Owells families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Owells's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Owells families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Owells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owells 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 Owells. 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 13 military records available for the last name Owells. For the veterans among your Owells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owells lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Owells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Owells in 1968 was 55, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owells 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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