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Owashi Family History

Owashi 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: Ohashi, Onishi, Oishi, Sowash, Wash, Washa, Shi, Hashim, Wass, Washer

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Where is the Owashi family from?

You can see how Owashi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owashi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Owashi family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Owashi's in USA. California had the highest population of Owashi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owashi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Owashi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Owashi. 100% of Owashi men worked as a Farming.

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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 1940

  • Farming
    100%

What Owashi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Owashi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owashi 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Owashi. 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 33 military records available for the last name Owashi. For the veterans among your Owashi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owashi lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Owashi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Owashi in 1969 was 81, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owashi 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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