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Ovieda Family History

Ovieda 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: Oviedo, Vida, Ojeda, Poveda, Sveda, Viera, Olmeda, Opiela, Bieda

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Where is the Ovieda family from?

You can see how Ovieda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovieda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ovieda families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ovieda's in USA. California had the highest population of Ovieda families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Ovieda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovieda 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ovieda. 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 47 military records available for the last name Ovieda. For the veterans among your Ovieda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovieda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ovieda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ovieda in 1963 was 75, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ovieda 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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