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Origins of the Ouston surname

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About the Oustons

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Where do most Oustons live?

In 1921, most Oustons lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Oustons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 673 records for the Ouston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Oustons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Ouston first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Oustons

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

Common Female occupations for Oustons in 1921
Domestic Servant

5

House Servant

4

Private Means

3

Dressmaker

2

Farmer

2

Common Male occupations for Oustons in 1921
Corn Merchant

6

Coal Miner

4

Drapers Assistant

4

Farmers Son

4

Sailor

4

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