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Ovan Family History

Ovan 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: Oman, Olan, Van, Ivan, Govan, Oran, Evan, Hovan, Ogan, Onan

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Where is the Ovan family from?

You can see how Ovan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ovan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ovan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ovan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ovan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ovan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ovan. 100% of Ovan men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Ovan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovan 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Ovan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ovan. For the veterans among your Ovan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Ovan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ovan in 1979 was 48, and 98 in 1995.

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