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Owendoff Family History

Owendoff 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: Orendorff, Wendorf, Orendorf, Wendorff, Orndoff, Medoff, Wemhoff

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Where is the Owendoff family from?

You can see how Owendoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owendoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Owendoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Owendoff families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Owendoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Owendoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Owendoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owendoff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Owendoff. 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 9 military records available for the last name Owendoff. For the veterans among your Owendoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owendoff lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Owendoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Owendoff in 1978 was 40, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owendoff 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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