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Owirka Family History

Owirka 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: Osika, Wirta, Wicka, Taira, Oliva, Wick, Mira, Lipka, Wilk, Wirth

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Where is the Owirka family from?

You can see how Owirka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owirka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Owirka family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Owirka's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Owirka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owirka 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 Owirka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Owirka. 100% of Owirka women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Owirka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Owirka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owirka 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Owirka. 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 10 military records available for the last name Owirka. For the veterans among your Owirka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owirka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Owirka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Owirka in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Owirka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owirka 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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