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Oun Family History

Oun Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written អូន corresponding to the Khmer pronoun meaning ‘I my’ or ‘you your’. Compare Aun.

Cambodian: written អ៊ុន same as Un.

Arabic (mainly Libya and Egypt): variant of Aoun.

Americanized form of Norwegian Aune.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oun family from?

You can see how Oun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oun families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Oun families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Oun's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Oun families in 1891.
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What did your Oun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oun. 50% of Oun men worked as a Cutter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Oun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oun 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Oun. 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 27 military records available for the last name Oun. For the veterans among your Oun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oun lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oun in 1963 was 73, and 91 in 2004.

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