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Owlsen Family History

Owlsen 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: Olsen, Ohlsen, Elsen, Osen, Owen, Olen, Olden, Ohlson, Felsen, Dolsen

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Where is the Owlsen family from?

You can see how Owlsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owlsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Owlsen families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Owlsen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Owlsen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Owlsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owlsen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Owlsen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Owlsen. For the veterans among your Owlsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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