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Ouram Family History

Ouram 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: Uram, Oram, Ram, Mura, Buras, Dura, Ours, Bouras, Kuras, Duray

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Where is the Ouram family from?

You can see how Ouram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ouram family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ouram families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ouram families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ouram's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ouram families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ouram 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 Ouram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Household Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ouram. 100% of Ouram women worked as a Household 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

  • Household Duties
    100%

What Ouram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Ouram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouram 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ouram. 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 28 military records available for the last name Ouram. For the veterans among your Ouram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouram lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ouram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ouram in 1962 was 81, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ouram 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.

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