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Owilliams Family History

Owilliams 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: Williams, William, Mcwilliams, Gwilliam, Guilliams, Wiliams, Willams

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Where is the Owilliams family from?

You can see how Owilliams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owilliams family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Owilliams family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Owilliams's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Owilliams families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Owilliams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owilliams 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Owilliams. 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 6 military records available for the last name Owilliams. For the veterans among your Owilliams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owilliams lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Owilliams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Owilliams in 1982 was 83, and 48 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owilliams 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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