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Ovella Family History

Ovella 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: Avella, Novella, Vella, Villa, Stella, Vela, Novello, Pella, Overly

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Where is the Ovella family from?

You can see how Ovella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ovella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ovella families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovella's in USA. California had the highest population of Ovella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ovella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ovella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Ovella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovella 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ovella. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ovella. For the veterans among your Ovella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovella lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Ovella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ovella in 1981 was 57, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ovella 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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