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Oure Family History

Oure 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: Ore, Ours, Kure, Ure, Eure, Cure, Oubre, Ouren, Fure, Oury

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Where is the Oure family from?

You can see how Oure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oure family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Oure families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oure families living in Tennessee. This was about 83% of all the recorded Oure's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Oure families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oure surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oure ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Oure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oure 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Oure. 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 11 military records available for the last name Oure. For the veterans among your Oure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oure lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1988, in the United States, Oure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oure in 1979 was 76, and 90 in 1988.

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