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Ouderkerk Family History

Ouderkerk 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: Ouderkirk, Odekirk, Kerker, Decker, Overbeck, Osterberg, Dermer

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Where is the Ouderkerk family from?

You can see how Ouderkerk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ouderkerk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ouderkerk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Ouderkerk families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ouderkerk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ouderkerk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ouderkerk 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 120 census records available for the last name Ouderkerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouderkerk 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Ouderkerk. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ouderkerk. For the veterans among your Ouderkerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouderkerk lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Ouderkerk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ouderkerk in 1970 was 63, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ouderkerk 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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