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Oughtenson Family History

Oughtenson 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, Ostenson, Houghton, Roughton, Boughton, Stenson, Henson

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Where is the Oughtenson family from?

You can see how Oughtenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oughtenson family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Oughtenson families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oughtenson's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Oughtenson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Oughtenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oughtenson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oughtenson. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Oughtenson. For the veterans among your Oughtenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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