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Ougham Family History

Ougham 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: Hougham, Ingham, Dunham, Oldham, Upham, Higham, Southam, Brougham

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Where is the Ougham family from?

You can see how Ougham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ougham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ougham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ougham families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ougham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ougham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ougham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ougham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ougham. 100% of Ougham 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Ougham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ougham 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Ougham. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ougham. For the veterans among your Ougham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ougham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ougham 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ougham

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