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Ouseley Family History

Ouseley Surname Meaning

see Ousley.

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


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Where is the Ouseley family from?

You can see how Ouseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ouseley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ouseley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Ouseley families living in Shropshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ouseley's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Ouseley families in 1891.
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What did your Ouseley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ouseley. 86% of Ouseley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    15%

What Ouseley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ouseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouseley 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Ouseley. 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 200 military records available for the last name Ouseley. For the veterans among your Ouseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouseley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ouseley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ouseley in 1969 was 69, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ouseley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ouseley 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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