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Ovirton Family History

Ovirton 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: Overton, Orton, Ovington, Kirton, Everton, Girton, Stirton, Vinton

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Where is the Ovirton family from?

You can see how Ovirton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovirton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ovirton families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovirton's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Ovirton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Ovirton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovirton 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 Ovirton. 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 Ovirton. For the veterans among your Ovirton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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