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Ovane Family History

Ovane 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: Okane, Vane, Cane, Lane, Ozanne, Oman, Vine, Olan, Ovens, Van

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Where is the Ovane family from?

You can see how Ovane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovane family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ovane families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Ovane families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovane's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ovane families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Ovane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovane 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ovane. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ovane. For the veterans among your Ovane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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