Welcome to the Owins Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with user-contributed information and web sites for the Owins surname. As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page is updated to offer the best list for researching Owins ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Owins Family Tree
Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Owins family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Owins brick wall? Read "Know Where to Begin Your Genealogical Search" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Owins Ancestors
Owins Genealogy
Sometimes two people can look at the same handwritten record, and come up with different spellings of the name. Be creative when searching for your Owins ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. Genealogy is more than just searching through databases. Articles like "Prepared Researching" can help accelerate your Owins research.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Owins
Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Owins Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Owins last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Owins ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Owins DNA Projects
While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Owins ancestors were related, it can easily prove if they weren't. Be sure you understand what types of research issues each different DNA test can address before you spend any money. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Owins research, read "Basics of DNA Family History Research".
Owins Family History
Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Owins ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Faddish First Names" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Owins family history.
Photo Collections
Networking with Owins Researchers
In the course of genealogy research, collaboration is key -- we really cannot do it alone, and one of the great benefits of participating in community message boards is building relationships that not only enlightens our research but strengthens bonds across the miles. The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Owins queries.
You may also want to consider posting a query to the Community Message Boards at Genealogy Today to get assistance from other researchers on your most elusive Owins ancestors.
Owins Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with Owins Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Owins, contact the folks at ProGenealogists for a free research estimate. You may also find it helpful to read, "When, Why and How to Hire a Professional Genealogist."
RootsWeb search of US Naturalization Records
RootsWeb search of Obituary Daily Times
RootsWeb search of Social Security Death Index
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Upcoming Owins Family Reunions
Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong Owins family history, which provides opportunities to share stories and visit cemeteries or old home sites; you may even want to consider as a one-day activity, having each family take on the task of gathering information from the local courthouse, school district, public library, etc. -- this, of course, requires advance planning and assignment, but could generate considerable interest and results. The article "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Owins reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Owins Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2018.