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Owoo Family History

Owoo 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: Woo, Kwon, Orio, Orso, Wool, Ono, Hoo, Wood, Oros, Won

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Owoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owoo 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Owoo. 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 4 military records available for the last name Owoo. For the veterans among your Owoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owoo lifespan?

Average Owoo life expectancy in 2003 was 24 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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