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Oue Family History

Oue Name 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: Ou, Due, Rue, Ore, Xue, Yue, Ose, Oe, Oye, Que

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Where is the Oue family from?

You can see how Oue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oue family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Oue families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Oue's in USA. California had the highest population of Oue families in 1880.
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What did your Oue ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Oue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oue 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Oue. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Oue. For the veterans among your Oue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oue lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Oue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oue in 1970 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

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