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Owes Family History

Owes 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: Bowes, Owen, Oles, Owens, Howes, Lowes, Ownes, Wei, Moses, Over

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Where is the Owes family from?

You can see how Owes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Owes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Owes families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Owes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Owes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Owes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Owes. 100% of Owes men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Owes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Owes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Owes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Owes. 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 918 military records available for the last name Owes. For the veterans among your Owes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Owes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Owes in 1962 was 91, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Owes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owes 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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