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Owent Family History

Owent 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: Owen, Owens, Went, Wen, Trent, Oest, Wenk, Rowett, Brent, Oren

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Where is the Owent family from?

You can see how Owent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owent family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Owent families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Owent family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Owent's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Owent families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Owent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owent 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Owent. 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 3 military records available for the last name Owent. For the veterans among your Owent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owent lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owent 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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