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Owthwaite Family History

Owthwaite 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: Thwaites, Goldthwaite, Garthwaite, Crosthwaite, Thwaits, Brathwaite

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Where is the Owthwaite family from?

You can see how Owthwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owthwaite family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Owthwaite families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Owthwaite families living in Yorkshire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Owthwaite's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Owthwaite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owthwaite 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 Owthwaite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Owthwaite. 50% of Owthwaite 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
    50%
  • Independant Mean
    50%

What Owthwaite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Owthwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owthwaite 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Owthwaite. 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 15 military records available for the last name Owthwaite. For the veterans among your Owthwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owthwaite lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Owthwaite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Owthwaite in 1981 was 91, and 86 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owthwaite 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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