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Ouder Family History

Ouder 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: Oder, Puder, Buder, Ruder, Kuder, Onder, Older, Souder, Louder, Suder

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Where is the Ouder family from?

You can see how Ouder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ouder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ouder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ouder families living in Louisiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ouder's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ouder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ouder 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 156 census records available for the last name Ouder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouder 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Ouder. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ouder. For the veterans among your Ouder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ouder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ouder in 1964 was 75, and 45 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ouder 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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