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Ohowel Family History

Ohowel 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: Howe, Howell, Showell, Hoel, Howes, Showen, Hodel, Hobel, Powel

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Where is the Ohowel family from?

You can see how Ohowel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohowel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ohowel families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohowel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ohowel families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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