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Oung Family History

Oung 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: Young, Jung, Dung, Yung, Lung, Ong, Hung, Fung, Kung, Tung

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Where is the Oung family from?

You can see how Oung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oung family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oung families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Oung families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oung's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Oung families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oung 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 201 census records available for the last name Oung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oung 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Oung. 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 84 military records available for the last name Oung. For the veterans among your Oung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oung lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oung in 1964 was 79, and 69 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oung 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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