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Owsley Name Meaning

English: variant of Ousley .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Otley, Mousley, Hasley, Pasley, Oatley, Oskey, Lesley, Wiley, Ousley

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Where is the Owsley family from?

You can see how Owsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Owsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Owsley families living in Kentucky. This was about 45% of all the recorded Owsley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Owsley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Owsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Owsley. 23% of Owsley men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Owsley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Owsley were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Owsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owsley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Owsley. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Owsley. For the veterans among your Owsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owsley lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Owsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Owsley in 1947 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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