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Ousen Family History

Ousen 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: Olsen, Osen, Ouren, Husen, Housen, Outen, House, Cousin, Uren, Offen

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Where is the Ousen family from?

You can see how Ousen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ousen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ousen family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ousen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ousen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Ousen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ousen 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Ousen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ousen. For the veterans among your Ousen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ousen lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, Ousen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ousen in 1995 was 58, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ousen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ousen 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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