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Out Family History

Out 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: Ott, Rout, Ort, Ou, Ost, Tout, Hout, Gut, Ouk, Olt

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Where is the Out family from?

You can see how Out families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Out family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Out families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Out families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Out's in USA. New York had the highest population of Out families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Out 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Out. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Out 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Out. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Out. For the veterans among your Out ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Out lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Out life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Out in 1971 was 80, and 85 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Out 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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