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Owlett Name Meaning

variant of Howlett itself a variant of Hewlett .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Rowlett, Howlett, Rowett, Coslett, Flett, Follett, Tollett, Swett

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Where is the Owlett family from?

You can see how Owlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Owlett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Owlett family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Owlett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Owlett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owlett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Owlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Owlett. 37% of Owlett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Owlett women worked as a 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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Tool Maker
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Owlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owlett 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Owlett. 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 126 military records available for the last name Owlett. For the veterans among your Owlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owlett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Owlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Owlett in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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