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Oudney Family History

Oudney 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: Dudney, Cudney, Budney, Sidney, Radney, Adney, Audrey, Dudley, Rodney

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Where is the Oudney family from?

You can see how Oudney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oudney family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Oudney families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Oudney families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Oudney's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Oudney families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oudney 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 347 census records available for the last name Oudney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oudney 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Oudney. 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 22 military records available for the last name Oudney. For the veterans among your Oudney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oudney lifespan?

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