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Owerka Family History

Owerka 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: Berka, Werk, Werra, Over, Serra, Ober, Gower, Power, Wenk, Guerra

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Where is the Owerka family from?

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

There are 17 census records available for the last name Owerka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owerka 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Owerka. 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 7 military records available for the last name Owerka. For the veterans among your Owerka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owerka lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Owerka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Owerka in 1974 was 68, and 73 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owerka 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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