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Ounson Family History

Ounson 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: Dunson, Gunson, Munson, Benson, Hunton, Musson, Anson, Dunton, Hanson

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Where is the Ounson family from?

You can see how Ounson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ounson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Ounson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ounson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ounson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ounson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Ounson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ounson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ounson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ounson. For the veterans among your Ounson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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