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Origins of the Ouley surname

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About the Ouleys

We have a total number of 169 records for people with the last name Ouley.

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Where do most Ouleys live?

In 1921, most Ouleys lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Ouleys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 158 records for the Ouley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1786.

Who were Ouleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Ouley first names?

  • Caleb
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Ouleys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Ouleys in 1921
Servant

2

Bonnett Maker

1

Charwoman

1

Domestic Servant

1

Dressmaker

1

Common Male occupations for Ouleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

3

Railway Clerk

3

Agr Lab

1

Alkali Labourer

1

Bending Work

1

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