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Ova Family History

Ova Name 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: Oda, Ota, Oja, Ola, Cova, Nova, Oza, Oba, Bova, Eva

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Where is the Ova family from?

You can see how Ova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ova family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ova families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 7 Ova families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ova's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ova families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ova surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ova ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ova. 50% of Ova men worked as a Farm. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Ova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ova 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Ova. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Ova. For the veterans among your Ova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ova lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Ova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ova in 1970 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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