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Oweng Family History

Oweng 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: Weng, Owen, Owens, Wang, Feng, Meng, Zheng, Wen, Cheng, Teng

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Where is the Oweng family from?

You can see how Oweng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oweng family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Oweng families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Oweng families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oweng's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Oweng families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oweng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Oweng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oweng 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 Oweng. 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 6 military records available for the last name Oweng. For the veterans among your Oweng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oweng lifespan?

Average Oweng life expectancy in 1971 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oweng 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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