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Oushley Family History

Oushley 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: Ousley, Pashley, Hughley, Bushey, Lashley, Housley, Ashley, Osley

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Where is the Oushley family from?

You can see how Oushley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oushley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oushley family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Oushley's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Oushley families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Oushley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oushley 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 Oushley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oushley. For the veterans among your Oushley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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