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Oulds Family History

Oulds Surname Meaning

see Olds.

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


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Where is the Oulds family from?

You can see how Oulds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oulds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oulds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Oulds families living in London. This was about 76% of all the recorded Oulds's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oulds families in 1891.
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What did your Oulds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oulds. 100% of Oulds men worked as a Wood Machinist and 91% of Oulds women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Wood Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 123 immigration records available for the last name Oulds. 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 288 military records available for the last name Oulds. For the veterans among your Oulds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oulds lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Oulds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Oulds in 1956 was 39, and 65 in 2004.

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