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Ovell Family History

Ovell 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: Odell, Dovell, Covell, Bovell, Lovell, Orell, Novell, Hovell, Bell

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Where is the Ovell family from?

You can see how Ovell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ovell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Ovell families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ovell's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ovell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ovell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ovell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paper Hanger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ovell. 100% of Ovell men worked as a Paper Hanger. .

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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

  • Paper Hanger
    100%
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Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Ovell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovell 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Ovell. 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 35 military records available for the last name Ovell. For the veterans among your Ovell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ovell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ovell in 1967 was 50, and 84 in 2003.

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