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Ownes Family History

Ownes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Owens.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ownes family from?

You can see how Ownes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ownes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ownes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Ownes families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Ownes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ownes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ownes 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 Ownes 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 Ownes. 100% of Ownes men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Ownes 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
    84%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    17%

What Ownes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ownes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ownes 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Ownes. 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 623 military records available for the last name Ownes. For the veterans among your Ownes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ownes lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Ownes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ownes in 1960 was 84, and 60 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ownes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ownes 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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