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Oul Family History

Oul 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: Ou, Aul, Ohl, Dul, Ouk, Eul, Moul, Oum, Lu, Yu

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Where is the Oul family from?

You can see how Oul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oul family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Oul families living in Ohio. This was about 37% of all the recorded Oul's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oul families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Oul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oul 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Oul. 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 20 military records available for the last name Oul. For the veterans among your Oul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oul lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Oul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Oul in 1966 was 76, and 62 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oul 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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