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Owenson Family History

Owenson Surname Meaning

patronymic from the personal name Owen. anglicization of Gaelic McEwan; compare Owens.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Owenson family from?

You can see how Owenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Owenson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Owenson families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Owenson's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Owenson families in 1891.
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What did your Owenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Owenson. 100% of Owenson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Owenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owenson 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Owenson. 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 185 military records available for the last name Owenson. For the veterans among your Owenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owenson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Owenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Owenson in 1963 was 54, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owenson 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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