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Ovans Family History

Ovans 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: Ovens, Omans, Evans, Avans, Ivans, Oman, Vas, Means, Olan, Vass

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Where is the Ovans family from?

You can see how Ovans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ovans families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Ovans families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ovans's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ovans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ovans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ovans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ovans. 50% of Ovans men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ovans women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ovans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovans 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Ovans. 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 106 military records available for the last name Ovans. For the veterans among your Ovans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovans lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ovans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ovans in 1965 was 84, and 88 in 2002.

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