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Owrey Family History

Owrey 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: Orey, Lowrey, Howrey, Mowrey, Cowley, Rey, Carey, Howley, Downey

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Where is the Owrey family from?

You can see how Owrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Owrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Owrey families living in Cheshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Owrey's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Owrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owrey 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 Owrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Owrey. 29% of Owrey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Owrey women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Fern Picker
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Owrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Owrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owrey 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Owrey. 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 308 military records available for the last name Owrey. For the veterans among your Owrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owrey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Owrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Owrey in 1954 was 23, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Owrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owrey 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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