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Owensen Family History

Owensen 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: Swensen, Bensen, Swenson, Jensen, Owens, Evensen, Owensby, Mensen

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Where is the Owensen family from?

You can see how Owensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owensen family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Owensen family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Owensen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Owensen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Owensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owensen 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Owensen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Owensen. For the veterans among your Owensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owensen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1974, in the United States, Owensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Owensen in 1967 was 64, and 76 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owensen 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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