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Owsian Family History

Owsian 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: Owsiany, Osman, Ossman, Olshan, Sian, Damian, Shan, Adrian, Kocian

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Where is the Owsian family from?

You can see how Owsian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owsian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Owsian families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Owsian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Owsian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owsian 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 Owsian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Owsian. 100% of Owsian men worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

What Owsian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Owsian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owsian 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Owsian. 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 47 military records available for the last name Owsian. For the veterans among your Owsian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owsian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Owsian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Owsian in 1963 was 73, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Owsian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owsian 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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