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Owerie Family History

Owerie 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: Erie, Oberle, Serie, Werre, Oteri, Lowrie, Werle, Werne, Wei, Marie

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Where is the Owerie family from?

You can see how Owerie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owerie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Owerie family living in New Mexico. This was about 50% of all the recorded Owerie's in USA. New Mexico and 1 other state had the highest population of Owerie families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Owerie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owerie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Owerie. 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 Owerie. For the veterans among your Owerie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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