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Oules Family History

Oules 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: Jules, Oles, Soules, Ogles, Mule, Miles, Sales, Giles, Puls, Oyler

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Where is the Oules family from?

You can see how Oules families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oules family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oules families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Oules families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Oules's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Oules families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oules surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oules ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Oules. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oules 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Oules. 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 12 military records available for the last name Oules. For the veterans among your Oules ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oules lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Oules life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oules in 1968 was 77, and 90 in 2002.

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