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Ouye Family History

Ouye 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: Oye, Guye, Mule, Rye, Dube, Duke, Jude, House, Lye, Ou

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Where is the Ouye family from?

You can see how Ouye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ouye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Ouye families living in Hawaii. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ouye's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Ouye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ouye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ouye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ouye. 34% of Ouye men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ouye women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Power House Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Ouye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Ouye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouye 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Ouye. 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 137 military records available for the last name Ouye. For the veterans among your Ouye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouye lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Ouye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ouye in 1945 was 38, and 78 in 2003.

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