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Ovel Family History

Ovel Surname Meaning

in Sussex at least apparently from a place named Ofeld which may be lost or may survive as Navant Hill in Lurgashall (Sussex).

The place-name probably derives from Old English of ‘steep’ + helde ‘slope’.

Elsewhere in England a different explanation may well be required.

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


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Where is the Ovel family from?

You can see how Ovel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ovel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ovel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ovel families in 1840.
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What did your Ovel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ovel. 45% of Ovel men worked as a Cowman Heavy Worker and 100% of Ovel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Cowman Heavy Worker
    45%
  • Cowman
    34%
  • Head Cowman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Ovel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovel 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ovel. 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 637 military records available for the last name Ovel. For the veterans among your Ovel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Ovel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ovel in 1963 was 66, and 75 in 2001.

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