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Owsler Family History

Owsler 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: Osler, Owsley, Oster, Ostler, Oyler, Ohler, Tasler, Hosler, Hasler

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Where is the Owsler family from?

You can see how Owsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owsler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Owsler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Owsler families living in Maryland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Owsler's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Owsler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owsler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Owsler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Owsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owsler 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 Owsler. 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 5 military records available for the last name Owsler. For the veterans among your Owsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owsler lifespan?

Average Owsler life expectancy in 1986 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owsler 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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