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Oviett Family History

Oviett 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: Oviatt, Ovitt, Lovett, Oviedo, Vitt, Vietti, Viets, Evett, Quiett

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Where is the Oviett family from?

You can see how Oviett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oviett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oviett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Oviett families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Oviett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oviett families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Oviett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oviett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Oviett. 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 7 military records available for the last name Oviett. For the veterans among your Oviett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oviett lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Oviett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oviett in 1976 was 32, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oviett 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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