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Oviett Family History

Oviett 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: Oviatt, Ovitt, Lovett, Oviedo, Vitt, Vietti, Viets, Evett, Quiett

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Where is the Oviett family from?

You can see how Oviett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oviett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oviett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oviett families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Oviett's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oviett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oviett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oviett ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oviett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Oviett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oviett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Oviett. 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 7 military records available for the last name Oviett. For the veterans among your Oviett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oviett lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Oviett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oviett in 1976 was 32, and 75 in 2001.

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