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Ovivian Family History

Ovivian 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: Vivian, Viviano, Viviani, Oliva, Timian, Milian, Ivan, Avakian, Vivar

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Ovivian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovivian 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ovivian. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Ovivian. For the veterans among your Ovivian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovivian lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Ovivian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ovivian in 1972 was 102, and 30 in 1984.

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