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Oh Young Family History

Oh Young Name 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: De Young, Young, Ou Yang, Ohayon, Choung, Au Yeung, Hong, Chong

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oh Young 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 336 census records available for the last name Oh Young. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oh Young 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Oh Young. 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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There are 159 military records available for the last name Oh Young. For the veterans among your Oh Young ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oh Young lifespan?

Average Oh Young life expectancy in 1983 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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