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Ovengton Family History

Ovengton 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: Ovington, Covington, Overton, Fenton, Denton, Henton, Kenton, Benston

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Where is the Ovengton family from?

You can see how Ovengton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovengton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ovengton families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovengton's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ovengton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Ovengton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovengton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ovengton. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ovengton. For the veterans among your Ovengton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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