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Owerby Family History

Owerby 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: Overby, Owenby, Sowerby, Overly, Overy, Worby, Lowery, Welby, Nerby

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Where is the Owerby family from?

You can see how Owerby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owerby family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Owerby families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Owerby's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Owerby families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Owerby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owerby 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Owerby. 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 Owerby. For the veterans among your Owerby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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