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Ovall Family History

Ovall Surname 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: Ovalle, Gall, Wall, Ball, Hall, Fall, Foxall, Vale, Call, Tall

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Where is the Ovall family from?

You can see how Ovall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ovall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Ovall families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ovall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ovall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ovall 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 Ovall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ovall. 63% of Ovall men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ovall women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Ovall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Ovall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovall 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Ovall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Ovall. For the veterans among your Ovall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovall lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ovall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ovall in 1962 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ovall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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