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Ovenshine Family History

Ovenshine 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: Auvenshine, Oxendine, Sunshine, Howenstine, Obenshain, Ovens

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Where is the Ovenshine family from?

You can see how Ovenshine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovenshine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ovenshine families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Ovenshine families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovenshine's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ovenshine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ovenshine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Ovenshine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovenshine 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Ovenshine. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ovenshine. For the veterans among your Ovenshine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovenshine lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Ovenshine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ovenshine in 1968 was 97, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ovenshine 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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