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Owles Family History

Owles Surname Meaning

from Middle English oule ‘owl’ (Old English ūle). The final -s is excrescent a post-medieval modification of the surname.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Owles family from?

You can see how Owles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Owles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Owles families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Owles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Owles families in 1891.
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What did your Owles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Owles. 34% of Owles men worked as a Solicitor and 75% of Owles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Owles were Railway Clerk and Companion.

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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

  • Solicitor
    34%
  • Incorporated Accountant
    34%
  • Railway Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Companion Help
    4%
  • Companion
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Owles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owles 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Owles. 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 369 military records available for the last name Owles. For the veterans among your Owles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owles lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Owles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Owles in 1966 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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