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Ovinton Family History

Ovinton 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: Ovington, Vinton, Linton, Covington, Hinton, Quinton, Brinton, Winton

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Where is the Ovinton family from?

You can see how Ovinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovinton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ovinton family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovinton's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ovinton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ovinton 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 Ovinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Keeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ovinton. 100% of Ovinton women worked as a House Keeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Ovinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovinton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ovinton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ovinton. For the veterans among your Ovinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ovinton

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