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Ough Family History

Ough Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ough family from?

You can see how Ough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 104 Ough families living in Cornwall. This was about 51% of all the recorded Ough's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Ough families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Small Holder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ough. 50% of Ough men worked as a Small Holder and 72% of Ough women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ough were Pharmacist and Domestic Service.

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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 1939

  • Small Holder
    50%
  • Pharmacist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Service
    4%

What Ough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ough 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Ough. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Ough. For the veterans among your Ough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ough lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ough in 1962 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ough

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ough ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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