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Ould Family History

Ould Surname Meaning

see Old.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ould family from?

You can see how Ould families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ould family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ould families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 127 Ould families living in Cornwall. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ould's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Ould families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ould 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 Ould ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ould. 29% of Ould men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Ould women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ould were Cowman and Old Age Pensioner.

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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

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Docker stevedore Heavy
    15%
  • Cowman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    3%

What Ould family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Ould. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ould 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Ould. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Ould. For the veterans among your Ould ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ould lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Ould life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ould in 1960 was 64, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ould 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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