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Ounbey Family History

Ounbey 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: Ownbey, Onley, Gunby, Olney, Bunney, Munsey, Ousley, Mounsey, Tunney

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Where is the Ounbey family from?

You can see how Ounbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ounbey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Ounbey families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ounbey's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Ounbey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ounbey 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 38 census records available for the last name Ounbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ounbey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ounbey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ounbey. For the veterans among your Ounbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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