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Oweon Family History

Oweon 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, Kwon, Wen, Leon, Orton, Oren, Wein, Osen, Oyen, Won

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Where is the Oweon family from?

You can see how Oweon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oweon family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Oweon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Oweon families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oweon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oweon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Oweon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oweon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oweon. 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 Oweon. For the veterans among your Oweon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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