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Oughstun Family History

Oughstun 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: Oughton, Hughston, Augustus, Houghton, Roughton, Boughton, Doughton

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Where is the Oughstun family from?

You can see how Oughstun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oughstun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oughstun family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Oughstun's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Oughstun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oughstun 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 1 census records available for the last name Oughstun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oughstun 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Oughstun. 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 5 military records available for the last name Oughstun. For the veterans among your Oughstun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oughstun lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Oughstun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Oughstun in 1968 was 79, and 73 in 2002.

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