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Oughson Family History

Oughson Surname 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: Oughton, Hughson, Houghton, Roughton, Boughton, Hughston, Doughton

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Where is the Oughson family from?

You can see how Oughson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oughson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Oughson families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oughson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Oughson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Oughson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oughson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oughson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oughson. For the veterans among your Oughson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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