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Owrien Family History

Owrien 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: Wien, Marien, Wren, Prien, Adrien, Brien, Wrinn, Green, Marie, Adrian

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Where is the Owrien family from?

You can see how Owrien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owrien family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Owrien families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Owrien family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Owrien's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Owrien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owrien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Owrien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owrien 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Owrien. 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 4 military records available for the last name Owrien. For the veterans among your Owrien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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