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Owsly Family History

Owsly 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: Owsley, Ousley, Hoesly, Sly, Osley, Rowsey, Towsley, Osby, Wyly

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Where is the Owsly family from?

You can see how Owsly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owsly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Owsly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 50 Owsly families living in Kentucky. This was about 72% of all the recorded Owsly's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Owsly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Owsly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owsly 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Owsly. 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 33 military records available for the last name Owsly. For the veterans among your Owsly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owsly lifespan?

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