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Outton Family History

Outton 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: Lutton, Mutton, Dutton, Hutton, Button, Sutton, Oulton, Tutton

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Where is the Outton family from?

You can see how Outton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Outton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Outton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Outton families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Outton's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Outton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Outton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Outton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Outton. 100% of Outton men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Outton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Outton 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Outton. 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 21 military records available for the last name Outton. For the veterans among your Outton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Outton lifespan?

Average Outton life expectancy in 1962 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Outton 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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