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Owoens Family History

Owoens 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: Owens, Ovens, Owen, Bowens, Goens, Wiens, Joens, Ewens, Ottens

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You can see how Owoens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owoens family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Owoens family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Owoens's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Owoens families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Owoens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owoens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Owoens. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Owoens. For the veterans among your Owoens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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