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Owerid Family History

Owerid 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: Obeid, Oteri, Wei, Herod, Over, Ober, Eid, Gower, Power, Ward

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Where is the Owerid family from?

You can see how Owerid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owerid family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Owerid families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Owerid's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Owerid families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Owerid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owerid 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 Owerid. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Owerid. For the veterans among your Owerid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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