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Owten Family History

Owten 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: Osten, Owen, Orten, Ooten, Otten, Outen, Bowden, Oster, Olsen, Cowden

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Where is the Owten family from?

You can see how Owten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Owten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Owten families living in Glamorgan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Owten's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Owten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owten 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 74 census records available for the last name Owten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owten 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 immigration records available for the last name Owten. 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 Owten. For the veterans among your Owten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owten lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Owten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Owten in 1980 was 18, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owten 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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