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Oveny Family History

Oveny 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: Ovens, Overy, Coveny, Over, Lovely, Oren, Aven, Osen, Overly, Vey

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Where is the Oveny family from?

You can see how Oveny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oveny family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Oveny families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Oveny's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Oveny families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Oveny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oveny 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oveny. 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 Oveny. For the veterans among your Oveny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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