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Ovrton Family History

Ovrton 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: Orton, Overton, Worton, Marton, Parton, Morton, Norton, Horton

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Where is the Ovrton family from?

You can see how Ovrton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovrton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Ovrton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ovrton families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovrton's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ovrton families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Ovrton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovrton 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 Ovrton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ovrton. For the veterans among your Ovrton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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