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Our Family History

Our 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: Ou, Tur, Orr, Ours, Pour, Bur, Bour, Zur, Ohr, Sur

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Where is the Our family from?

You can see how Our families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Our family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Our families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Our family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Our's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Our families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Our 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Our. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Our 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Our. 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 50,000 military records available for the last name Our. For the veterans among your Our ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Our lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Our life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Our in 1972 was 78, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Our 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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