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Outram Family History

Outram Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from the Old French personal name Outram (ancient Germanic Audramn).

It is derived from the name Otram, which is a compound of words.

The components of this name mean ‘possessions, wealth’ and ‘raven’.

This linguistic evolution reflects the blend of cultures over time.

As such, it represents both the heritage and wealth associated with ravens in ancient symbolism.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Outram family from?

You can see how Outram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Outram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Outram families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 264 Outram families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Outram's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Outram families in 1891.
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What did your Outram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Outram. 18% of Outram men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Outram women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Outram were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Colliery Hewer
    11%
  • Colliery Sawyer (above)
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Outram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Outram 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 72,000 immigration records available for the last name Outram. 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 Outram. For the veterans among your Outram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Outram lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Outram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Outram in 1966 was 87, and 79 in 2003.

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