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Oungst Family History

Oungst 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: Aungst, Kunst, Angst, Hengst, Yingst, Dunst, Gunst, Youngs, Hingst

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Where is the Oungst family from?

You can see how Oungst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oungst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oungst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Oungst families living in Iowa. This was about 78% of all the recorded Oungst's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Oungst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oungst 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 119 census records available for the last name Oungst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oungst 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 Oungst. 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 13 military records available for the last name Oungst. For the veterans among your Oungst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oungst lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Oungst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Oungst in 1976 was 86, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oungst 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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