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Owusu Family History

Owusu Name Meaning

West African (Ghana): from an Akan male personal name of unexplained etymology. It is the second most common surname in Ghana.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nwosu, Khuu, Nuse, Fust, Huso, Skuse, Nusz, Hust, Sobus, Cush

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Where is the Owusu family from?

You can see how Owusu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owusu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Owusu family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Owusu's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Owusu families in 1920.
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What did your Owusu ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Owusu ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Owusu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owusu 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Owusu. 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 19 military records available for the last name Owusu. For the veterans among your Owusu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owusu lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Owusu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Owusu in 1987 was 53, and 46 in 2003.

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