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Ous Family History

Ous 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, Oss, Kus, Ours, Rus, Oas, Rous, Ouk, Bus, Ohs

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Where is the Ous family from?

You can see how Ous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ous family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ous families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ous's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ous families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ous. 100% of Ous men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ous women worked as a Farm Helper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Ous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ous 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Ous. 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 58 military records available for the last name Ous. For the veterans among your Ous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ous lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Ous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ous in 1965 was 75, and 74 in 1997.

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