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Owsley Family History

Owsley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ousley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Owsley family from?

You can see how Owsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Owsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Owsley families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Owsley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Owsley families in 1891.
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What did your Owsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Owsley. 72% of Owsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    29%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Owsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owsley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Owsley. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Owsley. For the veterans among your Owsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owsley lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Owsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Owsley in 1947 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Owsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owsley 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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