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Owing Family History

Owing 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: Wing, Swing, Ewing, Gowing, Lowing, Twing, Cowing, Owings, Wang, King

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Where is the Owing family from?

You can see how Owing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Owing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Owing families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Owing's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Owing families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Owing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Owing. 60% of Owing men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Owing women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Owing were Farmer and 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Owing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owing 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Owing. 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 139 military records available for the last name Owing. For the veterans among your Owing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owing lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Owing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Owing in 1971 was 65, and 71 in 1991.

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